Weather in October in Finnmark
Planning a trip to Finnmark this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Finnmark in October?
Finnmark 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 in Skoganvarre to 6°C in Gjesvær. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Gjesvær and -3°C 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, 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 to high snow/rainfall in Hammerfest with 118 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Finnmark climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Finnmark's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Finnmark?
Alta
In October Alta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karasjok
In October Karasjok generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkenes
In October Kirkenes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skarsvåg
In October Skarsvåg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gjesvær
In October Gjesvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finnmark, in Norway.
Is October the best time to visit Finnmark?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Alta, October may not be the ideal time to visit Finnmark.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Finnmark.
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