NorwayWhat’s the climate like in Otta?
The current climate in Otta features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of -4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 6°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Otta in recent years was 28°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in January 2016.
On average, Otta gets 1236 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 266 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Norway? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Oslo, Lofoten, Vesterålen, or explore other destinations in Norway.
Best time to visit Otta?
The best time to visit Otta for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Otta.
Climate Table of Otta
The climate table of Otta shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 5 | -1 | -3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -9 | -9 | -6 | -4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 | -1 | -5 | -9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 88 | 111 | 107 | 79 | 117 | 80 | 75 | 127 | 53 | 133 | 125 | 141 |
| Snow (cm) | 79 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 8,0 | 7,3 | 0 | 0 | 2,5 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 6°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1236 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 266 cm per year
- Driest months: 53 mm in September, 75 mm in July and 79 mm in April
- Wettest months: 141 mm in December, 133 mm in October and 127 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Otta
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Otta, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Otta
This graph shows how much rainfall Otta, Norway, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Otta
This graph shows how much snow Otta, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Otta
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Otta, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Otta
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Otta, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Otta
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Otta, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Otta
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Otta, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Otta by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Otta. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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