Svolvær weather in October (Nordland, Norway)

Is Svolvær a good destination in October, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

October in Svolvær generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Svolvær in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 26 days of rain.

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 Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Where to go in Norway in October

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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?

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.

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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