North Cape Nordkapp
North Cape is a cape located in Nordkapp Municipality, Norway, sitting at an elevation of 307 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Norway, ranking 7th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia. The site is accessible for visitors with wheelchairs.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are July and August, both with average temperatures of 9 °C. July also has the fewest rainy days, averaging about 14 days of rain. The coldest months are January and February, with average temperatures of -3 °C, while October experiences the most rain with 138 mm falling over about 20 days.
The nearest airport is Honningsvåg Airport, Valan, located 19 km away in Honningsvåg, Norway. For a larger hub, Ivalo Airport in Ivalo, Finland is 292 km away. The cape is located 1422 km from the capital city of Oslo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, averaging 9 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | -3 | -3 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 0 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 141 | 117 | 99 | 90 | 63 | 58 | 73 | 78 | 89 | 138 | 110 | 136 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
