Finnmark, Norway
Hammerfest cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Hammerfest in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 62°Fwarmest average high (August)
- 25°Fcoolest average high (December)
- 41%fewest rain days (December)
- 70%most rain days (March)
Weather in Hammerfest right now
Weather in Hammerfest by month
Average highs run from 25°F (-4°C) in December to 62°F (17°C) in August. Rain falls on the fewest days in December and the most in March. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 / 18°F-2 / -8°C | 64% | 16 mph26 km/h | 39°F4°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| February | 29 / 20°F-2 / -7°C | 51% | 18 mph30 km/h | 38°F3°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| March | 30 / 21°F-1 / -6°C | 70% | 15 mph24 km/h | 37°F3°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 34 / 26°F1 / -3°C | 62% | 14 mph23 km/h | 38°F4°C | 3 ft (0.9 m)Slight; rougher days up to 6 ft |
| May | 44 / 36°F7 / 2°C | 64% | 15 mph24 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| June | 55 / 46°F13 / 8°C | 49% | 14 mph23 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| July | 61 / 51°F16 / 11°C | 44% | 12 mph19 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.5 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| August | 62 / 52°F17 / 11°C | 54% | 15 mph24 km/h | – | 2 ft (0.5 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| September | 53 / 46°F12 / 8°C | 59% | 16 mph26 km/h | – | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| October | 40 / 33°F5 / 1°C | 69% | 15 mph24 km/h | 47°F9°C | 4 ft (1.2 m)Slight; rougher days up to 7 ft |
| November | 33 / 25°F0 / -4°C | 56% | 15 mph24 km/h | 44°F7°C | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| December | 25 / 16°F-4 / -9°C | 41% | 15 mph25 km/h | 41°F5°C | 3 ft (1.0 m)Slight; rougher days up to 8 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Hammerfest
4 ships from 3 cruise lines are scheduled here, 4 visits in total. The next 4:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 122026 | Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises | Calls | 14 nights from Hamburg |
| Fri, Oct 232026 | Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line | Calls | 15 nights from Dover |
| Sat, Oct 242026 | AmbitionAmbassador Cruise Line | Calls | 17 nights from Bristol |
| Tue, Oct 272026 | AmbienceAmbassador Cruise Line | Calls | 16 nights from London |
Ships that visit Hammerfest
- AmbienceAmbassador Cruise Line
- AmbitionAmbassador Cruise Line
- Costa FavolosaCosta Cruises
- Nieuw StatendamHolland America Line
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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.