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Vadso, Norway

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Vadso is a small coastal town in northern Norway, set along the Varangerfjord above the Arctic Circle. It is located in Finnmark county, one of two separate counties in the region. The town is known for its rich blend of Norwegian and Finnish Kven culture, which visitors can discover at the local museum and in the historic harbor area. Vadso also has strong ties to early polar exploration, highlighted by its preserved airship mast once used for North Pole expeditions. Nature lovers can enjoy excellent birdwatching on the nearby Varanger Peninsula along with sweeping coastal views.

Language: Norwegian
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)

Vadso, Norway Weather
Temperature (Fahrenheit)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High 22 24 27 33 41 49 55 54 47 36 28 25
Low 1 17 21 26 34 43 48 47 40 31 23 19
Average 18 18 23 29 38 46 53 51 44 35 26 20
Temperature (Celsius)
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High -6 -4 -3 1 5 9 13 12 8 2 -2 -4
Low -17 -8 -6 -3 1 6 9 8 4 -1 -5 -7
Average -8 -8 -5 -2 3 8 12 11 7 2 -3 -7
Precipitation
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Inches 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1
Centimeters 5 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 3


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