Finnmark Weather in October

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

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Alta Karasjok Kautokeino Gjesvær

Planning a trip to Finnmark, Norway this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Finnmark in October

Finnmark, Norway is a region in Norway. October in Finnmark generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Skoganvarre to 6°C (43°F) in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Gjesvær and -3°C (27°F) in Skoganvarre. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Finnmark, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Karasjok with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to high snow/rainfall in Hammerfest with 118 mm (4.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Finnmark in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Finnmark

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

Temperature range in Finnmark (October)

Precipitation variation in Finnmark (October)

Alta

In October Alta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Alta →

Karasjok

In October Karasjok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Karasjok →

Kautokeino

In October Kautokeino generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
52 mm (2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kautokeino →

Gjesvær

In October Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Gjesvær →

Kirkenes

In October Kirkenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kirkenes →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alta 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Karasjok 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Kautokeino 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Gjesvær 6°C (43°F) 3°C (37°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Kirkenes 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Skarsvåg 6°C (43°F) 3°C (37°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Finnmark weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Finnmark, Norway in October?

Expect poor weather across Finnmark, Norway in October. The popular destination of Alta averages 4°C (39°F) by day and -3°C (27°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Finnmark, Norway in October?

Average temperatures in Finnmark, Norway during October range from a nighttime low near -3°C (27°F) to a daytime high around 4°C (39°F) in Alta.

Does Finnmark, Norway get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Not particularly. Alta averages just 66 mm (2.6 in) of snow/rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Finnmark, Norway.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Finnmark, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Alta, October may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark, Norway.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Alta. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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