Alta weather in October (Finnmark, Norway)

How does the October weather in Alta compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Alta generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 4°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -3°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

Alta in October usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Alta. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alta climate page with graphs.

 

Alta, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Where to go in Norway in October

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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