See the northern lights
The northern lights, polar light or Aarora Borealis is a true spectacle of nature! Green, sometimes purple, red and yellow streaks of light colors the dark skies.
Nord in October averages -14°C (7°F) during the day and -20°C (-4°F) at night. Some snowfall is typical for this time of year.
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48-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Nord typically drop from around -11°C (12°F) at the start of October to approximately -20°C (-4°F) by the end. Nights are very cold, with lows typically ranging from -26°C (-15°F) to -15°C (5°F).
Browse day-by-day weather records for Nord spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on weather observations in Nord between 2004 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
Find out more about the weather in Greenland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Greenland in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend you pack up your warm winter gear for Nord in October. If you have insulated boots, thermal layers, and a heavy winter coat that can handle snow and freezing temperatures it's smart to bring them. Don't forget gloves, a warm hat, and a scarf. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Humidity Wind Speed
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