Climate Overview
The climate in Førde is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 2613mm of precipitation falls per year. Førde receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Førde is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Førde experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Førde sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -4°C to 16°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Førde is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2613mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 218mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 315mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 105mm. That's 210mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Førde receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 1200cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 235cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Førde is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
93 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Førde, which began on June 21, 2026. Førde is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -4 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 454mm across the season with a monthly average of 151mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 7 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 575mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -2 to 11°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 781mm across the season with a monthly average of 260mm. Expect around 227cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from -4 to 1°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 803mm across the season with a monthly average of 268mm. Expect around 643cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Førde based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.
