Målselvfossen Waterfall

Large waterfall in Troms across Målselva river

Målselvfossen is a large waterfall on the Målselv river in Troms, with viewing platforms and rapids popular among photographers. Anglers visit parts of the river for salmon fishing during season.

Målselvfossen at a Glance#

Address: Målselv municipality, Troms, Norway

Hours: Open access

Admission: Free (open natural site)

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Best Time to Visit Målselvfossen#

Visit in late spring to early summer when snowmelt makes the falls most impressive and days are long.

Late spring - early summer

May-Jul · 0-15°C

Snowmelt produces the strongest flows and long daylight hours make access and viewing easier (best time for seeing the falls at full force).

Summer

Jun-Aug · 5-15°C

Short, cool summers with long daylight; generally the most accessible period for hiking and viewing in safer conditions.

Winter

Nov-Mar · -20-0°C

Very cold with ice and snow; the falls and surrounding terrain can be icy and access may be difficult or hazardous.

Weather & Climate near Målselvfossen#

Climate

Målselvfossen's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (663 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

26°

Warmest Month

-30°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-13° – -5°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-13° – -4°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-9° – 0°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

11.4h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Cold

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 4°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

2° – 10°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

21.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 15°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 18°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

23.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

68 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

3° – 11°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

66 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 4°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-9° – -2°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm).

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-12° – -4°

98%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

71 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.0

UV Index

Low

0.0h daylight