Lille Rostavatn
Lake Small lake in Troms, northern Norway
A northern lake on Troms’ plateau used for angling and as a waypoint on local hiking routes; remote trails lead into nearby fell country.
Lille Rostavatn is a small lake in Troms county in northern Norway. It is one of many modest inland lakes in the northern Norwegian landscape.
The lake forms part of the local freshwater network within Troms and is located in a sparsely populated, rural region typical of northern Norway. It does not form part of a major urban area and is primarily of local geographic and ecological interest.
The site is representative of small lakes in the subarctic environment and sits within the broader natural landscape of hills, streams and boreal vegetation.
Geographically the lake lies in Troms county in northern Norway, away from large urban centres.
How to Get to Lille Rostavatn #
Access is by local roads in Troms county; nearest towns provide starting points for hikes. Visitors should consult detailed regional maps and local authorities for the safest routes.
Tips for Visiting Lille Rostavatn #
- Local hiking maps will show the best approach - this is a lake in a remote Troms landscape, not a formal visitor site.
- Bring warm layers even in summer; microclimates in northern Norway change quickly.
- Check fishing rules and permits if angling is intended.
Best Time to Visit Lille Rostavatn #
Best visited in summer for the clearest access and longest daylight; plan for cool temperatures.
Weather & Climate near Lille Rostavatn #
Lille Rostavatn's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic 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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 59 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
