Namsos, Norway: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Namsos, Norway? If you're planning to go to Namsos, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Namsos, Norway

Based on the climate and weather in Namsos, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Namsos, Norway by month

January

January for Namsos is frosty, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Sweaters

February

February here is freezing, very snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Heavy socks
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear

March

March in this region is frigid, very snowy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Heavy socks
Gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof coat

April

If you go to Namsos in April, you will notice that it is brisk, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow about half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Standard footwear
Umbrella

May

May can be brisk and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Socks
Umbrella
Long skirts
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Light jacket or fleece

June

If you visit Namsos during June, you are likely to find that it is chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Dresses
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Socks

July

July in Namsos can be chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Standard footwear

August

If you visit Namsos during August, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally around 60 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear

September

September in Namsos is cold and extremely rainy. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains almost every day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Dresses
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece

October

Traveling to Namsos in October, you will notice that it can be very chilly and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain almost every day of the month and snow occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

November

November is frosty, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains most days and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof coat

December

In December, Namsos is frigid, very snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Namsos, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Namsos, Norway

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Namsos, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Namsos
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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