If you plan to visit Kirkenes in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +37°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kirkenes has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Kirkenes in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kirkenes for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +46°F during the day to a minimum of +18°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +36°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +32°F.
Is Kirkenes warm or cold in October?
Kirkenes is typically chill in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +50°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +30°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kirkenes:
Climate in Kirkenes in October
Kirkenes weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+37°F
+28°F
Min. temperature
+25°F
0°F
-22°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+57°F
+54°F
Rainfall
52 mm
30 mm
5 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
85%
87%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1006 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
1
Cloudy days
11
13
15
Rainy days
17
9
1
Snowy days
1
8
13
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +50°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 52 mm to 30 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 85%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in September to 1 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kirkenes in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Kirkenes is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 30 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kirkenes wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Kirkenes based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 4 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Kirkenes?
This is the weather in Kirkenes in October 2025:
1 October
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+46°F
2 October
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+41°F
3 October
☁️
+39°F
4 October
☀️
+37°F
5 October
☀️
+40°F
6 October
☀️
+39°F
7 October
☀️
+36°F
8 October
☁️
+37°F
9 October
☁️
+37°F
10 October
☁️
+34°F
11 October
☀️
+30°F
12 October
🌧️
+38°F
13 October
☀️
+38°F
14 October
☁️
+35°F
15 October
🌧️
+38°F
16 October
🌧️
+39°F
17 October
☁️
+36°F
18 October
🌨️
+35°F
19 October
☁️
+33°F
20 October
☁️
+40°F
21 October
☁️
+37°F
22 October
☁️
+36°F
23 October
☁️
+34°F
24 October
☁️
+34°F
25 October
☁️
+25°F
26 October
🌨️
+31°F
27 October
☁️
+30°F
28 October
☁️
+27°F
29 October
☁️
+23°F
30 October
🌨️
+25°F
31 October
☁️
+31°F
In October 2025 Kirkenes had 7 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +46°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 60%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Kirkenes climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Kirkenes in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1998 (+34°F) and the highest in 2013 (+42°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 189 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1992 with 511 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kirkenes in October:
Is October a good time to visit Kirkenes?
It’s always a good time to visit Kirkenes, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kirkenes in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Kirkenes rainy in October?
Kirkenes is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Kirkenes in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kirkenes in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kirkenes, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
