Norway weather in October
Norway in October averages 4°C (39°F) and 46 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Norway, October is the sixth coldest and the sixth wettest.
- Average temp
- 4°C (39°F)
0–8°C · 32–47°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Norway like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Norway in October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (32°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Norway is 6.5°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
October in Norway is 6°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages -2°C (29°F).
Daylight in Norway in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 7 minutes in Norway, rising about 08:07 and setting about 18:14 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 53 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Travel guides for Norway
What to read before you book.
Norway 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 | -8°C / 18°F | 33 mm |
| February | -5°C / 23°F | 22 mm |
| March | 0°C / 32°F | 19 mm |
| April | 5°C / 41°F | 26 mm |
| May | 10°C / 50°F | 47 mm |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 63 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 77 mm |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 82 mm |
| September | 11°C / 51°F | 49 mm |
| October | 4°C / 39°F | 46 mm |
| November | -2°C / 29°F | 39 mm |
| December | -6°C / 21°F | 34 mm |
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FAQs about Norway in October
October climate averages for Norway, 1991–2020.
Norway averages 4°C (39°F) in October, ranging from about 0°C (32°F) at night to 8°C (47°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 46 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 4°C (39°F) against -2°C (29°F) in November — 6°C warmer.
October is 6.5°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
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 7 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 19 hours in June and 5 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 08:07 and sunset about 18:14 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 43 minutes shorter than it starts.
