Barøya

Island Small Arctic island in Nordland, rugged coastline

A small island in Nordland reached by local ferry or boat, offering rocky shorelines and Arctic‑circle coastal scenery; visited for quiet walks and seabird observation.

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Barøya
68.3485, 16.1076

How to Get to Barøya #

Access normally requires boat from nearby mainland points in Nordland or scheduled coastal services; check local ferry timetables and charter options from the closest harbour towns.

Tips for Visiting Barøya #

  • If visiting in winter, check ferry schedules - high-latitude routes can be weather-dependent.
  • Bring warm layers and a windproof jacket - Arctic winds are persistent even in summer.
  • Look for nesting seabirds and marine mammal activity from coastal vantage points.

Best Time to Visit Barøya #

Summer months give the most reliable access and milder weather; autumn can offer aurora sightings with fewer visitors.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C
Midnight sun and best boat/ferry access for island exploration.
Autumn
September-October · 0-10°C
Northern lights become possible and fewer tourists are present.
Winter
November-March · -10-2°C
Polar night and severe weather; access is difficult and daylight short.

Weather & Climate near Barøya #

Climate

Barøya's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1437 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.9h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
20.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
22.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm).

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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