Bergen weather in October
Bergen in October averages 9°C (48°F) and 269 mm of rain. It is one of the wetter months of the year here.
Of the twelve months in Bergen, October is the sixth warmest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 9°C (48°F)
6–12°C · 43–53°F
- Rainfall
- 269 mm
A wet month
- Sunshine
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What is Bergen like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Expect frequent rain — this is a wet month.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Bergen in October?
A proper waterproof, not a folding umbrella
269 mm in the month usually arrives as heavy bursts that an umbrella will not cover.
A dry bag for phone and documents
Worth it for one downpour caught between the taxi and the door.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Bergen is 4.1°C cooler than September and 21 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
October in Bergen is 3.5°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (42°F).
Daylight in Bergen in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 8 minutes in Bergen, rising about 08:19 and setting about 18:27 local time.
October ends 2 hours 43 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 51 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Bergen
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Bergen
What to read before you book.
Bergen weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 37°F | 253 mm |
| February | 3°C / 37°F | 208 mm |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | 202 mm |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 139 mm |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 109 mm |
| June | 14°C / 57°F | 133 mm |
| July | 16°C / 61°F | 159 mm |
| August | 16°C / 61°F | 206 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 248 mm |
| October | 9°C / 48°F | 269 mm |
| November | 5°C / 42°F | 273 mm |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 290 mm |
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FAQs about Bergen in October
October climate averages for Bergen, 1991–2020.
Bergen averages 9°C (48°F) in October, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 12°C (53°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Yes, a lot. October brings about 269 mm, which makes it one of the wetter months here — expect heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Yes. October averages 9°C (48°F) against 5°C (42°F) in November — 3.5°C warmer.
October is 4.1°C cooler than September, and 21 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 8 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 18 hours 59 minutes in June and 5 hours 48 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 08:19 and sunset about 18:27 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 43 minutes shorter than it starts.
