Norway weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Norway this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Norway in October?
Norway offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to moderate, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -3°C and moderate in Skudeneshavn at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Skudeneshavn and -8°C in Longyearbyen.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Karasjok with an average of 51 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Florø with 344 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 87 hours of sunshine in Oslo. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Norway for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Norway climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Norway?
Average weather in Oslo
In October Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Bergen
In October Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Stavanger
In October Stavanger generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hemsedal
In October Hemsedal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tromsø
In October Tromsø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Norway?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Norway due to the typically poor weather in Oslo.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Oslo. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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