Hopvatnet

Lake Nordland freshwater lake popular for fishing

A lake in Nordland, Norway, set within an arctic coastal landscape; visited for hiking, fishing and access to nearby fjordside communities.

Hopvatnet
67.8058, 15.6516

How to Get to Hopvatnet #

Reachable by regional roads in Nordland; large parts of the area are only accessible by car. Check local maps for the exact road approach and seasonal closures.

Tips for Visiting Hopvatnet #

  • Remote area - plan logistics carefully and carry supplies.
  • Summer offers the longest practical access window; in winter expect snowbound roads.

Best Time to Visit Hopvatnet #

A remote Nordland lake whose accessibility depends on season and local road conditions.

Summer
June-August · 8-15°C (46-59°F)
Best access and milder weather for outdoor activities.
Winter
December-March · -10 to 0°C (14-32°F)
Snowy and often inaccessible without snow-ready transport.

Weather & Climate near Hopvatnet #

Climate

Hopvatnet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 16°C. Abundant rainfall (1450 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
19.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
23.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
21.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

27 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

140 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.3h daylight

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