Kåfjord Church (Finnmark) Church

Wooden church serving Kåfjord parish, Finnmark

Kåfjord Church in Finnmark stands near coastal roads and fjord scenery; travelers visit for local services, regional architecture and access to wider northern landscapes and Sami communities in the area.

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Address
Kåfjord Church (Kåfjord kirke), Finnmark, Norway (Gáivuotna - Kåfjord Municipality)
69.9341, 23.02612
Admission
Free (church services may accept donations)
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How to Get to Kåfjord Church (Finnmark)#

Kåfjord is reached by regional roads from the main northern routes-drive or take a bus from Alta or Tromsø depending on schedules. In remote parts of Finnmark, public transport is infrequent; hiring a car from Alta and following the E6 and local county roads is often easiest. Check winter road conditions and ferry timetables where applicable.

Tips for Visiting Kåfjord Church (Finnmark)#

  • Services are often in Norwegian - check local parish schedules if attending mass.
  • Weather in Finnmark is extreme: dress warmly in shoulder seasons; roads can be icy in winter.
  • Approach respectfully: rural churches double as community hubs, and many are unlocked only for services or by request.

Best Time to Visit Kåfjord Church (Finnmark)#

Summer for easiest access and long daylight; winter for Northern Lights but expect difficult travel.

Summer (Jun-Aug)
June-August · 5-15°C
Midnight sun and long daylight; easiest time for travel and hiking nearby.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
December-February · -10-0°C
Northern lights season; very cold and short daylight hours.
Spring/Autumn (Mar-May, Sep-Nov)
March-May, September-November · -5-5°C
Shoulder seasons are quieter but weather is unpredictable; check road conditions.

Weather & Climate near Kåfjord Church (Finnmark)#

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° – -1°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
7° – 14°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° – 17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 15°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
5° – 10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight