Narvik, Norway: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Narvik, Norway

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

Important essentials for Narvik, Norway

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Kids' KN95 masks

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  • Hand sanitizer

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General health necessities

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

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January

January in Narvik is very cold, very snowy and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Narvik is very cold, very snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Narvik is freezing and somewhat snowy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you are traveling to Narvik in April, you will notice that it is brisk, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month and snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Narvik is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Narvik, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Narvik is cool and very rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Narvik during July, you will probably find that it is chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Narvik is cool and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) and sometimes jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Narvik, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Narvik is cold and extremely rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Narvik during October, you will probably find that it can be brisk and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

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

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

In December, Narvik is very cold, very snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Narvik, with several of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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