Your October weather guide
CoolWeather in Norwegian Fjords in October
October is a workable time to visit the Norwegian Fjords if you are happy with cool weather and flexible plans, but it is a poor choice for warmth or reliably dry days. Daytime highs average about 10°C, nights fall to around 5°C, and about 19 days have rain. For a UK traveller, the main decision is your tolerance for wet outdoor time: pack properly and leave room to change plans rather than relying on clear skies.
Long-term climate averages for Bergen, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Norwegian Fjords, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Bergen.
- Average daytime high
- 9.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 13°C
- Average night-time low
- 5.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 1°C or lower
- Compared with London
- -4.9°C
- London averages 14.6°C in October
- Sea temperature
- 11.3°C
- year to year: 11°C to 12°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 2.5h
- 26% of 9.7 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 19
- 258 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 19.7°C
- 2018-10-11
- Record low 1991-2020
- -6.6°C
- 2012-10-30
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 6 min
- 1083 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How October compares
October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Norwegian Fjords. Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Norwegian Fjords is 4.9°C cooler by day and 3.3°C cooler at night.
Daytime and night-time in October
The typical October day in Norwegian Fjords peaks at 9.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 13.1°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 5.1°C; one night in ten drops to 0.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 19.7°C (2018-10-11) and the coldest night -6.6°C (2012-10-30).
Rain in October
Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 19 days with 1 mm or more, 258 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2008 with 513 mm, the driest 1992 with 54 mm. Humidity averages 85%.
Sea temperature in October
The sea averages 11.3°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 10.6°C to 12.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (15.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 2.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.7 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:19 and sets about 18:30 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 74%.
Is October a good time to visit Norwegian Fjords?
October is not the strongest month here: cool days and frequent rain. The best months for Norwegian Fjords on our scoring are May, July, June.
Expect layers, not just a light jacket
The average daytime high of 9.7°C makes October noticeably cooler than London, where the equivalent figure is 14.6°C. A warm layer beneath a waterproof outer jacket is a sensible starting point, with something extra for evenings. Average night lows of 5.1°C do not tell the whole story: the coldest 10% of nights reach 0.9°C or below, so gloves and a hat are sensible additions if you expect to spend time outside after dark. Milder days can reach 13.1°C or more, but that is still layering weather rather than summer clothing weather. This month suits travellers comfortable staying active in the cold, not those hoping to sit outdoors in warmth.
Build your plans around rain and limited sunshine
Rain is the bigger planning constraint than temperature. With about 19 rainy days, waterproof footwear and a jacket are more useful than hoping to dodge every shower. Avoid making the whole trip depend on a dry day; keep outdoor plans flexible and allow time to dry clothing between outings. There are about 9.7 hours of daylight, but only 2.5 hours of sunshine on average, so daylight should not be confused with clear skies. Put your outdoor priorities into the available daylight and treat sunshine as a bonus. If your dates are flexible, May, July and June are the better-rated months overall; October makes more sense when you accept the wet-weather trade-off.
A little perspective
Norwegian Fjords through the year
October is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.4°C | -1.2°C | 6.1°C | 1.3 | 247 | 20 | 0% |
| February | 2.7°C | -1.7°C | 5.1°C | 2.1 | 209 | 17 | 0% |
| March | 4.7°C | -0.4°C | 4.7°C | 3.0 | 192 | 18 | 0% |
| April | 8.7°C | 2.2°C | 5.7°C | 4.7 | 133 | 16 | 0% |
| Maybest | 12.3°C | 5.5°C | 8.7°C | 6.7 | 117 | 14 | 0% |
| Junebest | 15.1°C | 8.9°C | 11.7°C | 6.1 | 118 | 14 | 1% |
| Julybest | 17.1°C | 11.3°C | 14.1°C | 5.3 | 149 | 16 | 3% |
| August | 17.1°C | 11.4°C | 15.3°C | 4.3 | 186 | 17 | 2% |
| September | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 13.6°C | 3.3 | 245 | 18 | 0% |
| OctoberSelected | 9.7°C | 5.1°C | 11.3°C | 2.5 | 258 | 19 | 0% |
| November | 5.4°C | 1.7°C | 9.3°C | 1.6 | 256 | 19 | 0% |
| December | 3.0°C | -0.7°C | 7.5°C | 1.2 | 269 | 20 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Norwegian Fjords in October FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Norwegian Fjords hot in October?
Norwegian Fjords is cool in October: the average daytime high is 9.7°C and nights average 5.1°C. Days over 25°C are rare in October.
Can you swim in the sea in Norwegian Fjords in October?
The sea around Norwegian Fjords averages 11.3°C in October, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 11°C to 12°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Norwegian Fjords in October?
Norwegian Fjords sees about 19 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 258 mm of rain in a typical October. The wettest October between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 (513 mm) and the driest was 1992 (54 mm).
How sunny is Norwegian Fjords in October?
Norwegian Fjords gets around 2.5 hours of sunshine a day in October out of 9.7 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Norwegian Fjords compare with the UK in October?
Norwegian Fjords is on average 4.9°C cooler than London by day in October (9.7°C against 14.6°C).
What is the hottest October on record in Norwegian Fjords?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day in Norwegian Fjords reached 19.7°C on 2018-10-11, and the coldest night dropped to -6.6°C on 2012-10-30.
Is the sea warm enough for swimming?
Not for a comfortable holiday swim. The sea averages 11.3°C in October, which is cold rather than merely bracing. If swimming is central to your plans, October in the Norwegian Fjords is not a good match.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 6 min, making this a short-haul option. That keeps the flight relatively brief, but the weather still calls for proper waterproofs and warm layers rather than light packing.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Bergen. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C