Harstad Municipality
City in Norway
Harstad Municipality is located in Norway, 1,026 km from Oslo. With a population of 25,204 as of 2026, it offers visitors historical sites including a medieval church and military artifacts.
What to see
The town features Trondenes Church, a historic site. Visitors can also view the 40.6 cm SK C/34 gun, a large piece of military equipment.
When to go
Summer months from June through August offer the warmest temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 12 °C to 15 °C. July is the driest month with 93 mm of rain over about 14 days. Winter months are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, reaching lows of -8 °C in January and February. Throughout the year, visitors should expect frequent rain, with many months seeing precipitation on 18 to 21 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Harstad/Narvik Airport in Evenes, located 35 km away.
Top sights in Harstad Municipality
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 15 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -8 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1 | -4 | -7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 160 | 128 | 112 | 81 | 74 | 62 | 93 | 95 | 136 | 165 | 123 | 157 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Harstad Municipality (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.