Rostojávri

Lake Remote northern lake in Troms, Arctic surroundings

A remote lake in Troms, Rostojávri lies within northern Norway’s tundra landscape; visitors come for fishing, summer hiking and, in winter, opportunities to view the aurora from low‑light skies.

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Rostojávri
Rostojávri (Rostojávri lake area), Troms region, Norway
68.8213, 20.2794

How to Get to Rostojávri #

Rostojávri is in Troms; access is typically by regional roads from county centres or via long-distance routes in northern Norway. Nearest towns with services and transport hubs will be regional-travelers should plan logistics carefully and check local road and weather conditions.

Tips for Visiting Rostojávri #

  • If visiting in winter, prepare for limited services and cold conditions-bring crampons for icy approaches.
  • Respect Sami land-use practices-some routes cross reindeer grazing areas and herders appreciate distance.
  • Plan for remote logistics: fuel and food resupply points are far apart in northern Troms.

Best Time to Visit Rostojávri #

Mid-summer for hiking and fishing; winter for aurora-viewing if prepared for cold and limited daylight.

Summer (midnight sun)
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Continuous daylight, accessible trails, and better boat access-ideal for fishing and hiking.
Winter (aurora season)
Dec-Feb · -20 to -5°C
Polar night and aurora opportunities; extreme cold and limited daylight.

Weather & Climate near Rostojávri #

Climate

Rostojávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -7°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-16° -7°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-8°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
20.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
22.5h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -4°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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