Norway

Norway Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norway in October.

Planning a journey to Norway this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Norway in October

Norway offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Longyearbyen at -3°C (27°F) and mild in Skudeneshavn at 13°C (55°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Skudeneshavn and -8°C (18°F) in Longyearbyen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Norway, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Karasjok with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Florø with 344 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Oslo experiences about 87 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Norway by month

Best Places to Visit in Norway in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Norway.

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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).

Popular Destinations in Norway

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Norway?

Temperature range in Norway (October)

Precipitation variation in Norway (October)

Oslo

In October Oslo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
87 hours
63 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Reine

In October Reine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
28 days
27 days
Weather conditions

Bergen

In October Bergen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
65 hours
29 hours
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
260 mm (10 in)
254 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
28 days
28 days
Weather conditions

Stavanger

In October Stavanger generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
81 hours
46 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
26 days
Weather conditions

Hemsedal

In October Hemsedal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Norway in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Oslo 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Bergen 11°C (52°F) 6°C (43°F) 260 mm (10 in)
Tromsø 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Stavanger 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Geiranger 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Kristiansand 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)

Norway weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norway in October?

In October, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Oslo sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Norway in October?

Average temperatures in Norway during October range from a nighttime low near 2°C (36°F) to a daytime high around 9°C (48°F) in Oslo.

Does Norway get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Oslo averages just 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Norway.

Is October a Good 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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