Troms Weather in October

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

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Tromsø Tennevoll Evenskjer Bø Andøya

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

What to Expect in Troms in October

Troms, Norway is a region in Norway. October in Troms generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Lyngseidet to 8°C (46°F) in Bø Andøya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Bø Andøya and -2°C (28°F) in Lyngseidet.

For a closer look at conditions across Troms, Norway, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Lyngseidet with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Mefjordvær with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Tromsø sees roughly 47 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Troms by month

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

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March0°C (32°F) April4°C (39°F) May9°C (48°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August16°C (61°F) September12°C (54°F) October5°C (41°F) November1°C (34°F) December-1°C (30°F)
Best Time to Visit Troms →

Best Places to Visit in Troms in October

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

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 Troms

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

Temperature range in Troms (October)

Precipitation variation in Troms (October)

Tromsø

In October Tromsø generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°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)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
47 hours
6 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tromsø →

Tennevoll

In October Tennevoll generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°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)
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tennevoll →

Evenskjer

In October Evenskjer 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)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Evenskjer →

Bø Andøya

In October Bø Andøya generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
26 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bø Andøya →

Mefjordvær

In October Mefjordvær generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
92 hours
47 hours
6 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mefjordvær →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tromsø 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Tennevoll 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Evenskjer 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Bø Andøya 8°C (46°F) 4°C (39°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Mefjordvær 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Lyngseidet 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Troms weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Troms, Norway typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tromsø average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 0°C (32°F) at night.

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

In Tromsø, the average daytime high in October is 5°C (41°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 0°C (32°F).

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

Troms, Norway sees substantial snow/rainfall in October. Tromsø typically averages about 138 mm (5.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Troms, Norway?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Tromsø.

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