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October · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 24/100

Bergen in October

Poor · 24/100Beach 9/100
High / low12° / 6°daily averages
Precipitation316 mm20 wet days
Sea12°surface temperature
60.39° N, 5.32° EElevation 20 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
When to goBergen · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec24October
Best timeJun–Aug
October: high / low12° / 6°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Bergen averages daytime highs of 12° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 316 mm of precipitation spread over about 20 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

Days are 4.3° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 4.1°. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.

October scores 24/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Bergen. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:19 and sets at 18:31 local time, giving 10 h 13 min of daylight. Days shorten by 164 minutes over the month.

Why 24/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%20%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

Beach score this month: 9/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in Bergen in October

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in October

Around Bergen this month

Åsane
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Åsane

Vestland · 9.1 km N
11°Oct high
20wet days
21score
Åsane
Osøyro
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Osøyro

Vestland · 25 km S
11°Oct high
20wet days
22score
Osøyro
Straume
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Straume

Vestland · 12 km W
11°Oct high
20wet days
24score
Straume
Indre Arna
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Indre Arna

Vestland · 8.5 km E
11°Oct high
20wet days
22score
Indre Arna
ivTop of the table

Norway's best in October

Where to go in October
Tananger
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1

Tananger

Rogaland
12°Oct high
23wet days
28score
Tananger
Sandnes
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2

Sandnes

Rogaland
12°Oct high
20wet days
26score
Sandnes
Kristiansand
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3

Kristiansand

Agder
12°Oct high
18wet days
26score
Kristiansand
Lillesand
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4

Lillesand

Agder
12°Oct high
17wet days
26score
Lillesand
·Questions

Bergen in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Bergen?

October scores 24/100 for Bergen, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 12°C with 20 wet days.

How warm is Bergen in October?

Daytime highs average 12°C and night-time lows 6°C in October.

Does it rain a lot in Bergen in October?

Bergen receives about 316 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 20 days.

Can you swim in Bergen in October?

The sea averages 12°C in October, cold for most swimmers.