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Målselvfossen

Waterfall

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.

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Målselvfossen essentials

Address: Målselv municipality, Troms, Norway
Hours: Open access
Admission: Free (open natural site)
When to Go

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).

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -13° - -5° -14° 70 mm overcast 97% 2.6 m/s 0.0 low 1.3h
February Poor -13° - -4° -13° 55 mm overcast 97% 2.8 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
March Poor -9° - 0° -9° 42 mm overcast 95% 2.7 m/s 0.1 low 11.4h
April Poor -4° - 4° -3° 31 mm overcast 93% 2.7 m/s 0.4 low 15.8h
May Acceptable 2° - 10° 4° 29 mm overcast 89% 2.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 21.3h
June Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 36 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 24.0h
July Good 9° - 18° 14° 57 mm overcast 83% 2.4 m/s 0.9 moderate 23.1h
August Good 7° - 16° 12° 68 mm overcast 87% 2.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 17.5h
September Acceptable 3° - 11° 5° 66 mm overcast 92% 2.1 m/s 0.2 low 13.0h
October Poor -2° - 4° -2° 76 mm overcast 97% 2.5 m/s 0.0 low 8.7h
November Poor -9° - -2° -9° 62 mm overcast 98% 2.2 m/s 0.0 low 3.1h
December - -12° - -4° -13° 71 mm - 98% 2.4 m/s 0.0 low 0.0h