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Sognefjord Weather in October

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

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Flåm Sogndal Balestrand Gudvangen

Thinking about venturing to the Sognefjord, Norway this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Sognefjord in October

The Sognefjord, Norway is a region in Norway. October in the Sognefjord generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) in Flåm.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Aurland with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Balestrand with 210 mm (8.3 in).

Explore the Sognefjord by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Sognefjord — and find the best time to visit. (based on Flåm)

January-2°C (28°F) February-2°C (28°F) March1°C (34°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October5°C (41°F) November1°C (34°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Sognefjord in October

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

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 the Sognefjord

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

Temperature range in the Sognefjord (October)

Precipitation variation in the Sognefjord (October)

Flåm

In October Flåm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Flåm →

Sogndal

In October Sogndal generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sogndal →

Balestrand

In October Balestrand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Balestrand →

Gudvangen

In October Gudvangen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
173 mm (6.8 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gudvangen →

Aurland

In October Aurland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Aurland →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Sognefjord, in Norway.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Flåm 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Sogndal 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Balestrand 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Gudvangen 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Aurland 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Kaupanger 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

The Sognefjord weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in the Sognefjord, Norway brings poor weather. In Flåm, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Flåm averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in October, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

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

Flåm typically receives notable snow/rainfall in October, about 145 mm (5.7 in) on average across the Sognefjord, Norway.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Sognefjord, Norway?

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

On average, the best time to visit the Sognefjord, Norway is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Flåm.

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