Bajášjávri

Lake Remote Finnmark lake within Arctic Norway

Bajášjávri is a lake in Finnmark’s uplands; anglers and hikers use nearby tracks and cabins to access its shoreline and northern scenery.

Bajášjávri
Bajášjávri (lake), Finnmark (Troms og Finnmark), Norway
68.7465, 23.6864

How to Get to Bajášjávri #

Accessed via regional roads and trails in Troms og Finnmark county; nearest service towns depend on exact coordinates. Use local transport and guides when possible.

Tips for Visiting Bajášjávri #

  • Bajášjávri lies above the Arctic Circle; plan for very long daylight in summer and extreme cold in winter.
  • Check local Sami-run cultural centers for guidance and any opportunities to learn about reindeer herding.

Best Time to Visit Bajášjávri #

Summer for accessibility and hiking; winter for northern lights if properly equipped.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C
Midnight sun, best access for hiking and fishing.
Winter
December-February · -20--5°C
Aurora borealis potential but extreme cold; suitable for experienced winter travelers.

Weather & Climate near Bajášjávri #

Climate

Bajášjávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -10°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
20.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
22.5h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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