Okstinden Mountain

Prominent mountain in Nordland, Arctic Norway

A high mountain peak in Nordland offering alpine routes for experienced hikers and climbers, with wide views over fjords and inland plateaus.

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Okstinden at a Glance#

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How to Get to Okstinden#

Access is usually from regional road networks in Nordland; the nearest service towns provide the last fuel and provisions. Approaches commonly start from local trailheads reached by car; in winter or where roads end, a snowmobile or ski approach may be necessary.

Tips for Visiting Okstinden#

  • Use a seasoned local guide for route-finding and crevasse hazard assessment if attempting glacier travel
  • Summer (July-August) offers the most stable weather for alpine approaches, but conditions change quickly
  • Check Norwegian mapping (Norgeskart) for official trailheads and refuge points before setting out

Best Time to Visit Okstinden#

Late spring through early autumn is the most practical season for approaches and summit attempts; always check local mountain reports.

Summer
July-August · 5-15°C
Best weather window for climbing and crossing snowfields; long daylight hours
Late Spring
May-June · 0-10°C
Snow still present at higher elevations; avalanche risk decreases late in spring
Autumn
September-October · 0-10°C
Cooler, often clearer weather but shorter days and more chance of early snow

Weather & Climate near Okstinden#

Climate

Okstinden's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 8°C. Abundant rainfall (1334 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-32°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

21 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

134 mm
Rainfall
9.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -13°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-13° – -8°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
9.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-12° – -7°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
8.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
19.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

1°
Feels Like Cold
1°C
Temperature
-1° – 2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

138 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

25 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° – -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

23 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
9.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm), partly cloudy skies, and windy conditions.

27 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
10.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight