When to go · Narvik

Narvik in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, little daylight, ice).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: Low; Norway overall
Prices: Medium; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Narvik

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, little daylight, ice).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

NarvikHighs around -2 °C (28 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 28 °F (-2 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 12 days

Norway overall: Polar night in the north returns to light mid-month; Tromsø aurora and whale season; south is cold and short.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Narvik, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, little daylight, ice).

February: Inside Narvik's best window: Feb–Apr for skiing; Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking.

Narvik: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.