Skien weather in October (Telemark, Norway)

Is October a good time to explore Skien weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Skien includes low temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 11°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 4°C.

Precipitation

Skien in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Skien. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skien climate page with graphs.

 

Skien, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Drammen, Norway (68 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Norway in October

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skien.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Norway. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.