The weather in October in Norway

It's cold in October in Norway with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 6°C.

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Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 17°C in 2023, Norway reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 166 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Norway

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Norway. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Norway New York
Average temperature 9°C 21°C
Max. temperature 12°C 26°C
Min. temperature 0°C -5°C
Total precipitation 166 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 18 days 13 days
Total snowfall 13 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 6 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Norway with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Norway is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Check out the climate of Norway for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Norway is based on weather data from Oslo. Other places, like Lofoten, Vesterålen or Bergen, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Norway to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Norway

Temperature in October in Norway over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Norway

Total precipitation in October in Norway over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Norway

Snowfall in October in Norway per year

Daily UV index in October in Norway

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Norway, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in October in Norway

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Average weather in Norway by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Norway. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.