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The best time to visit Barrow is March
In summer, the temperature in Barrow can rise as high as 10℃ (50℉). The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Barrow is around -29℃ (-21℉).
If you’re keen to see the sights of Barrow during the day, the sun stays up the longest around April. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Barrow in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Barrow below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Barrow seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Barrow as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Barrow is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Barrow
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Barrow for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Barrow climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Barrow for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Barrow in January
- Average temperature: -22℃ (-7℉)
- Average high temperature: -20℃ (-3℉)
- Average low temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average humidity: 95%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in February
- Average temperature: -21℃ (-6℉)
- Average high temperature: -19℃ (-2℉)
- Average low temperature: -24℃ (-11℉)
- Average humidity: 95%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in March
- Average temperature: -20℃ (-5℉)
- Average high temperature: -18℃ (0℉)
- Average low temperature: -23℃ (-10℉)
- Average humidity: 95%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 2 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in April
- Average temperature: -14℃ (8℉)
- Average high temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average low temperature: -17℃ (2℉)
- Average humidity: 92%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in May
- Average temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in June
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in July
- Average temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in August
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in September
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Barrow in October
- Average temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in November
- Average temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average high temperature: -10℃ (13℉)
- Average low temperature: -14℃ (7℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Barrow in December
- Average temperature: -20℃ (-3℉)
- Average high temperature: -18℃ (-0℉)
- Average low temperature: -22℃ (-7℉)
- Average humidity: 95%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Barrow in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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