Svolvær weather in October (Nordland, Norway)

Planning a trip to Svolvær in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Svolvær generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 5°C.

Svolvær in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Rain is expected on roughly 26 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Svolvær. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Svolvær, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 88%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 165 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 26 days  

Where to go in Norway in October

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

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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 Svolvær in October?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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