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

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Traveling to Nordkapp, Norway? If you're planning to go to Nordkapp, we've got 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 Nordkapp, Norway

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

Important essentials for Nordkapp, Norway

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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

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January

In January, Nordkapp is freezing and extremely snowy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C) range. At night, lows are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Nordkapp, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 90%. Additionally, it is breezy.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

Traveling to Nordkapp in February, you will notice that it is freezing and extremely snowy. Expect it to rain occasionally and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Nordkapp is frigid and extremely snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about a third of the time. It also snows most days. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

Traveling to Nordkapp in April, you will notice that it is frosty, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

In May, Nordkapp is cold, somewhat snowy and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Nordkapp, with most of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 80%. Additionally, it is windy.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

In June, Nordkapp is brisk and extremely rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) and regularly 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 Nordkapp, with most of the days of the month having rain. In June, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Nordkapp in July, you will notice that it is crisp and extremely rainy. Expect it to rain most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit Nordkapp during August, you are likely to see that it can be very chilly and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Nordkapp during September, you will probably notice that it can be brisk and extremely rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain almost every day of the month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you vacation in Nordkapp during October, you are likely to notice that it is brisk, somewhat snowy 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 high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time and snow about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Nordkapp in November, you will notice that it is very cold, extremely snowy and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow most days. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

In December, Nordkapp can be extremely cold and extremely snowy. 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 Nordkapp, with a few of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%. Additionally, it is windy.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to see the stunning Kirkeporten, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Nordkappmuseet, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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