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Bergen weather in October (Hordaland, Norway)

Planning a trip to Bergen in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Bergen generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Bergen in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 260 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 28 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 65 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

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

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

 

Bergen, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 92%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 260 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 28 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 65 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in October

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

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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 Bergen in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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