NorwayAverage weather for Tromsø in October
It's cold in October in Tromsø with an average temperature of 6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 5°C.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Tromsø with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 5°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 6°C, with nights around 2°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Tromsø is around 4°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Tromsø is 11°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
In October, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 17 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Tromsø in October |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
6°C | 21°C | |
 Max. temperature |
10°C | 26°C | |
| Min. temperature |
2°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
109 mm | 119 mm | |
| Rainy days |
15 days | 13 days | |
 Total snowfall |
17 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy days |
7 days | 0 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is October a good time to visit Tromsø?
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Tromsø. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 17°C in 2021, Tromsø reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Tromsø
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in October for Tromsø, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Tromsø
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Tromsø, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect about 15 days of precipitation in Tromsø.
Daily Snowfall in October in Tromsø
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Tromsø, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV index in October in Tromsø
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Tromsø, 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.
Temperature in October in Tromsø over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Tromsø, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in October in Tromsø over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Tromsø, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Tromsø per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Tromsø, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in October for Tromsø
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tromsø. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Tromsø by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tromsø. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
