Finnmark, Norway
Alta cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Alta in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 66°Fwarmest average high (July)
- 21°Fcoolest average high (December)
- 33%fewest rain days (December)
- 53%most rain days (August)
Weather in Alta right now
Weather in Alta by month
Average highs run from 21°F (-6°C) in December to 66°F (19°C) in July. Rain falls on the fewest days in December and the most in August. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 / 10°F-5 / -12°C | 48% | 8 mph13 km/h | 41°F5°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| February | 26 / 13°F-3 / -10°C | 40% | 9 mph15 km/h | 40°F4°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 29 / 15°F-2 / -9°C | 40% | 7 mph11 km/h | 39°F4°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| April | 35 / 22°F2 / -6°C | 47% | 7 mph12 km/h | 40°F4°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| May | 49 / 36°F10 / 2°C | 42% | 8 mph14 km/h | 42°F6°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| June | 60 / 47°F15 / 8°C | 38% | 8 mph13 km/h | 49°F9°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| July | 66 / 52°F19 / 11°C | 50% | 8 mph13 km/h | 54°F12°C | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 64 / 51°F18 / 10°C | 53% | 8 mph13 km/h | 56°F14°C | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 54 / 43°F12 / 6°C | 48% | 7 mph12 km/h | 53°F12°C | 2 ft (0.7 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| October | 38 / 30°F3 / -1°C | 46% | 7 mph12 km/h | 49°F9°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 29 / 20°F-2 / -7°C | 41% | 7 mph12 km/h | 46°F8°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| December | 21 / 10°F-6 / -12°C | 33% | 7 mph12 km/h | 43°F6°C | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Alta
6 ships from 4 cruise lines are scheduled here, 7 visits in total. The next 7:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 112026 | AIDAbellaAIDA Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Kiel |
| Sun, Oct 112026 | RotterdamHolland America Line | Calls | 14 nights from Rotterdam (Amsterdam) |
| Sat, Oct 172026 | Sky PrincessPrincess Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Southampton |
| Fri, Oct 232026 | AmbitionAmbassador Cruise Line | Calls | 17 nights from Bristol |
| Sun, Oct 252026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Calls | 15 nights from Dover |
| Mon, Oct 262026 | AmbienceAmbassador Cruise Line | Calls | 16 nights from London |
| Sat, Nov 142026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Calls | 14 nights from Rotterdam (Amsterdam) |
Ships that visit Alta
- Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line
- AIDAbellaAIDA Cruises
- AmbienceAmbassador Cruise Line
- AmbitionAmbassador Cruise Line
- RotterdamHolland America Line
- Sky PrincessPrincess Cruises
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- SortlandNordland, Norway
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.