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Bodø Weather in October
In Bodø, October brings low daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to 3°C (37°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Bodø in October
You can expect rain on roughly 25 days based on historical data, averaging 164 mm (6.5 in) for the month. This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.
Temperature in Bodø in October
In October, Bodø sees low temperatures, with highs of 8°C (46°F). Nights drop to around 3°C (37°F). The days stay cool from start to finish. Layering up well will make outdoor time much more comfortable. Nights drop to 3°C (37°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in Bodø in October
The month has fewer sunny days, with around 67 hours of sunshine.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Bodø. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Bodø Temperature in October
Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
84%
Precipitation
164 mm (6.5 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Sunshine
67 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Bodø Weather by Month
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Daily Historical Temperatures
50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Bodø typically drop from around 10°C (50°F) at the start of October to approximately 6°C (43°F) by the end. Nights are cold, with lows typically ranging from 2°C (36°F) to 6°C (43°F).
Average temperatures in October
Daily Historical Precipitation
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average precipitation in October
Historical weather records for Bodø in October
Browse day-by-day weather records for Bodø spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Bodø historical weather extremes in October
Based on weather observations in Bodø between 1976 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.
- The hottest October day on record in Bodø reached 19°C (66°F) (October 5, 2014).
- The coldest October day was on October 31, 1992, with a maximum of -5°C (23°F).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in October was -8°C (18°F) (October 29, 1988).
Best Places in Norway in October
Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Norway in October →
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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).
What to Wear in Bodø in October
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Bodø in October. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.
What To Do in Bodø in October
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Bodø 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Bodø
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Popular in October
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Kristiansand
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9°C (48°F) Trondheim9°C (48°F) Oslo9°C (48°F) Tromsø5°C (41°F) Hemsedal
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