Rago National Park

National Park Remote Norwegian park with rugged mountains and waterfalls

Wilderness area in northern Norway with mountains, lakes, and river valleys; popular with hikers and backcountry campers seeking unmarked trails and remote scenery.

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Rago National Park
Rago National Park, Nordland, Norway
67.4333, 15.9833
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Free (no entrance fee)

Best Time to Visit Rago National Park #

Aim for June-August for hiking and long daylight; outside summer expect snow, shorter days and limited access.

Summer (hiking season)
June - August · approx. 5-15°C
Best time for hiking and trail access; long daylight (midnight sun around midsummer) and generally snow-free paths.
Autumn
September - October · approx. 0-10°C
Crisp conditions, fewer visitors and good autumn colours; days shorten and weather becomes more changeable.
Winter
November - April · often below freezing
Snow and ice dominate; many trails and roads may be impassable and conditions are suitable only for experienced winter travellers.

Weather & Climate near Rago National Park #

Climate

Rago National Park's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -12°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (778 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 13 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° – -6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° – 0°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.4h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
19.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
3° – 10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
23.9h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
6° – 13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
21.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
6° – 12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-11° – -4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.3h daylight

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