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When to go · Alta

Alta in September

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug). Across Norway: Autumn colours, fewer crowds, first auroras in the north; fjord boats cut to winter timetables late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Medium
Norway overall
Prices
Medium
Norway overall

Verdict

GoodNorway month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug). Across Norway: Autumn colours, fewer crowds, first auroras in the north; fjord boats cut to winter timetables late in the month.

Is another month better than September?

September is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • AltaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 8 days
  • Arctic north, Norway · Tromsø, Lofoten, Senja, Alta, North Capebest weather

    Warmer than its latitude thanks to the Gulf Stream. Polar night in Tromsø about 27 Nov – 15 Jan, midnight sun about 20 May – 22 July; North Cape about 14 May – 29 July. Aurora season September–March.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall
Medium
Prices · Norway overall
Medium

Norway overall: Autumn colours, fewer crowds, first auroras in the north; fjord boats cut to winter timetables late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alta, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Good

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)

    Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 2 °C (36 °F)

    Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 8

    Feb: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Sep: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Feb: 0

September: Outside the best window (Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug). Across Norway: Autumn colours, fewer crowds, first auroras in the north; fjord boats cut to winter timetables late in the month.

February: Inside Alta's best window: Feb–Mar, Jun–Aug.

Alta: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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