Oslo weather in October
Oslo in October averages 7°C (44°F), 94 mm of rain and 3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Oslo, October is the sixth warmest, the second wettest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
4–10°C · 39–49°F
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 3 h
hours per day
What is Oslo like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Oslo in October?
A light rain jacket
About 94 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Oslo is 5.8°C cooler than September and 13 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
October in Oslo is 4.5°C warmer than November and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (36°F).
Daylight in Oslo in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 10 minutes in Oslo, rising about 07:57 and setting about 18:07 local time.
October ends 2 hours 39 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 37 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Oslo
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Oslo
What to read before you book.
Oslo 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 | -2°C / 28°F | 58 mm |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | 46 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 40 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 48 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 60 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 80 mm |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 86 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 104 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 94 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 84 mm |
| December | -1°C / 29°F | 54 mm |
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FAQs about Oslo in October
October climate averages for Oslo, 1991–2020.
Oslo averages 7°C (44°F) in October, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 10°C (49°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 94 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 7°C (44°F) against 2°C (36°F) in November — 4.5°C warmer.
October is 5.8°C cooler than September, and 13 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.
About 3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
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 10 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 18 hours 47 minutes in June and 5 hours 57 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:57 and sunset about 18:07 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 39 minutes shorter than it starts.
