Best time to cruise · Shoulder season
Norwegian Fjords cruises in February
Tromsø celebrates Sámi National Day on February 6 with a week of events, including reindeer races down the main street. In Lofoten, cod season begins and racks of drying stockfish line the villages. Daylight grows by several minutes each day, giving more time for snowy excursions between aurora-hunting nights.
- Shoulder season
- Avg high 35°F
- 9 hrs daylight
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Norwegian Fjords in February: Shoulder season
Tromsø celebrates Sámi National Day on February 6 with a week of events, including reindeer races down the main street. In Lofoten, cod season begins and racks of drying stockfish line the villages. Daylight grows by several minutes each day, giving more time for snowy excursions between aurora-hunting nights.
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, February brings average highs around 35°F (2°C) and lows near 28°F, with about 6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 hours of daylight.
- Verdict
- Shoulder season
- Season
- May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round
- Average high / low
- 35°F / 28°F
- Rainfall (month)
- 6 in
- Daylight
- About 9 hours
- Typical cruise length
- 7 nights for the southern fjords; 12–14 nights to the North Cape; 12-day coastal round trips
What to pack: proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket.
How February compares with the rest of the year
- Jan: Shoulder season
- Feb: Shoulder season
- Mar: Shoulder season
- Apr: Shoulder season
- May: Good time to go
- Jun: Best time to go
- Jul: Best time to go
- Aug: Best time to go
- Sep: Good time to go
- Oct: Shoulder season
- Nov: Shoulder season
- Dec: Shoulder season
- No regular sailings
- Shoulder season
- Good time to go
- Best time to go
Norwegian Fjords weather in February
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 351 | 352 | 384 | 447 | 5311 | 6016 | 6418 | 6418 | 5815 | 499 | 415 | 373 |
| Low °F (°C) | 28-2 | 28-2 | 30-1 | 351 | 436 | 5110 | 5412 | 5412 | 5010 | 426 | 352 | 30-1 |
| Rain in (mm) | 7.3186 | 6.0153 | 5.2132 | 3.897 | 3.9100 | 4.6116 | 5.4136 | 6.2157 | 6.4162 | 6.9174 | 6.2158 | 7.7196 |
| Daylight (hrs) | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 |
February weather port by port
| Port | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geiranger | 36°F | 24°F | 8.5 in | 9 h |
| Flåm | 36°F | 25°F | 6.7 in | 9 h |
| Bergen | 37°F | 29°F | 10.1 in | 9 h |
| Stavanger | 40°F | 35°F | 7.6 in | 9 h |
| Ålesund | 38°F | 33°F | 6.0 in | 9 h |
| Olden | 35°F | 25°F | 8.0 in | 9 h |
| Tromsø | 26°F | 17°F | 4.3 in | 7 h |
| Honningsvåg (for the North Cape) | 31°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 7 h |
| Trondheim | 33°F | 25°F | 4.4 in | 9 h |
| Oslo | 32°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 9 h |
| Haugesund | 41°F | 38°F | 7.3 in | 9 h |
| Kristiansand | 40°F | 35°F | 4.3 in | 9 h |
Average daily highs and lows, 2015–2024, from NASA POWER, adjusted to sea level. Rain is the average monthly total.
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Norwegian Fjords in February: FAQs
Is February a good time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
It can be, as a shoulder-season month. Tromsø celebrates Sámi National Day on February 6 with a week of events, including reindeer races down the main street. In Lofoten, cod season begins and racks of drying stockfish line the villages. Daylight grows by several minutes each day, giving more time for snowy excursions between aurora-hunting nights.
What is the weather like on a Norwegian Fjords cruise in February?
Across Norwegian Fjords cruise ports, February brings average highs around 35°F (2°C) and lows near 28°F, with about 6 inches of rain over the month and roughly 9 hours of daylight. Conditions vary from port to port and day to day.
What should I pack for a Norwegian Fjords cruise in February?
Pack proper cold-weather layers: thermal base layers, a warm insulated waterproof jacket, hat, gloves and waterproof footwear. It's one of the wetter months, so bring a compact umbrella or rain jacket. Check your cruise line's dress code for evenings.
When is the best time to cruise Norwegian Fjords?
May to September for fjord cruises; coastal voyages and northern lights sailings year-round. The best months are usually June, July, August.
Where else can I cruise in February?
February is also a top month for Caribbean, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean, Hawaii.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: NASA POWER climate data.