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Geiranger in February
Little changes in Geiranger from January: highs stay near 35°F (2°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), and about 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 24/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 7.4 in (189 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 24/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Highs only reach about 35°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 85%.
Only about 8 h 28 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort improves from 17/100 in January to 24/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 7.4 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Geiranger in February
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Geiranger Sjokolade
Chocolate shop in an old boathouse.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Brasserie Posten
Village restaurant by the fjord serving local produce.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
Museum on fjord life, farming and avalanches.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Dalsnibba
Toll road to a 1,500 m skywalk over the valley and fjord.
Flydalsjuvet
Classic overlook of the fjord and village from the south side.
Nearby in February
- Flåm in February~86 mi · highs 35°F, 5.2 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Bergen in February~134 mi · highs 36°F, 8.6 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oslo in February~192 mi · highs 30°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,165 m to Geiranger's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Geiranger in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Geiranger?
It's middling, scoring 24/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 66. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Geiranger in February?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Geiranger in February?
Yes: about 7.4 in (189 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 92.9 in (2360 mm).
What should I pack for Geiranger in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 7.4 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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