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.
Contents
- When to go to Narvik
- Important essentials for Narvik
- Activities for Narvik
- Narvik in January: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in February: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in March: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in April: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in May: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in June: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in July: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in August: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in September: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in October: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in November: weather and what to pack
- Narvik in December: weather and what to pack

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
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly product.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's important to bring a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a superb option.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one is sufficent for most areas, but you may want to check with your hotel.
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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For families with young children
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Narvik. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
What to wear/what to pack for Narvik, Norway by month
Already know when you're traveling?
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:
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Gloves
-
Heavy jacket
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Sweaters
-
Insulated water bottle
Our fave:
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Heavy socks
Such as:
-
Lip balm
Our pick is: this one
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Warm pants or jeans
-
Cold weather footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to standard shoes, it's important to bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, a great option is these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A wind resistant umbrella
This is vital here. This one is a great option.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some excellent ski areas If you plan to ski, we would suggest:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Heavy socks
Such as:
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Sweaters
-
Heavy jacket
-
Insulated water bottle
Our best choice:
-
Gloves
-
Lip balm
Our pick is: this one
-
Cold weather footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to standard footwear, it's important to bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, a great option is these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A umbrella
This is important here. This one is a great option.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some great skiing If you plan to ski, we would recommend:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our choice:
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Heavy socks
Such as:
-
Heavy jacket
-
Lip balm
Our choice: this
-
Gloves
-
Sweaters
-
Cold weather footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to day-to-day footwear, it's important to bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, we suggest these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A windproof umbrella
This is worth investing in for this weather. This one is a great option.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some great ski slopes If you plan to ski, we would suggest:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best pick: this
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Jacket or coat
-
Extra socks
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Fleece
-
Standard footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to day-to-day shoes, it's important to bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, a great option is these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A windproof umbrella
This is essential in this type of weather. This one is an excellent option.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some excellent skiing If you plan to ski, we would recommend:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Standard footwear
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Pants or jeans
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your belongings stay dry. We suggest:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Extra socks
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Dresses
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
A rain coat to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are essential in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect option.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We recommend:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Extra socks
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Dresses
-
Standard footwear
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
A rain poncho to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We suggest these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These are essential in a rainstorm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a great choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your suitcases stay dry. We suggest:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Standard footwear
-
Pants or jeans
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
A rain poncho to layer with a coat
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in a storm.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Wind resistant umbrella
This one is a great one to buy.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your bags don't get wet. We recommend:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Standard footwear
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Extra socks
-
Pants or jeans
-
Dresses
-
A rain poncho to layer with a jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We use rain boots:
-
Rain pants
These pants are vital in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things remain dry. We suggest:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Fleece
-
Jacket or coat
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this
-
Extra socks
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Standard footwear
-
A rain jacket to layer with another jacket
-
100% waterproof footwear
We like these rain boots:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants can be essential in heavy rain.
-
Waterproof phone bag
-
Windproof umbrella
This one is a perfect choice.
-
Waterproof bag/luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. We recommend:
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this
-
Jacket or coat
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Fleece
-
Extra socks
-
Light gloves or mittens
-
Standard footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to day-to-day shoes, it's important to bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, a great option is these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A wind resistant umbrella
This is essential in this type of weather. This one is a great choice.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some great ski areas If you plan to ski, we also recommend:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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:
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Gloves
-
Lip balm
Our choice: this
-
Sweaters
-
Heavy jacket
-
Heavy socks
Such as:
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
-
Cold weather footwear
-
Waterproof snow boots
In addition to regular footwear, you should bring snow boots. For travel to Narvik, we suggest these boots:
-
Waterproof jacket that can be used in snow
-
A wind resistant umbrella
This is essential here. This one is a perfect option.
-
Ski accessories
Narvik has some good ski slopes If you plan to ski, we would recommend:
- day pack
- mittens (in addition to gloves)
- thermal pants
- lip balm with SPF
- ski socks (at least 2 pairs)
- ...and of course your ski gear
If you are planning to go to the lovely Narvik church, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:
-
Long dresses
This one, for example.
-
Trousers
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
If you visit the Ofoten Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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