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Oslo in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Oslo in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Oslo in October 2024

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
Oslo in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +50°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 9 rainy days with an average precipitation of 116 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oslo has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Oslo in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oslo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in October is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +52°F to +55°F.

Is Oslo warm or cold in October?

Oslo is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +39°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 Oslo:

Climate in Oslo in October

Oslo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+61°F+50°F+41°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+19°F+5°F
Max. temperature
+79°F+66°F+59°F
Rainfall
93 mm116 mm70 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%79%83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
191820
Rainy days
896
Snowy days
012

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +50°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 93 mm to 116 mm. Humidity rises from 74% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Oslo in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Oslo is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Oslo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 93 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Oslo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Oslo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 116 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 26 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Oslo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Oslo?

This is the weather in Oslo in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+52°F
2 October
🌧️
+55°F
3 October
☀️
+62°F
4 October
☁️
+56°F
5 October
☁️
+58°F
6 October
☁️
+59°F
7 October
☁️
+58°F
8 October
☀️
+58°F
9 October
☁️
+56°F
10 October
🌧️
+55°F
11 October
☀️
+56°F
12 October
☁️
+54°F
13 October
🌧️
+52°F
14 October
☁️
+52°F
15 October
🌧️
+56°F
16 October
☁️
+48°F
17 October
☁️
+46°F
18 October
☀️
+52°F
19 October
☀️
+49°F
20 October
☁️
+42°F
21 October
☁️
+41°F
22 October
☁️
+45°F
23 October
☁️
+41°F
24 October
🌧️
+47°F
25 October
🌧️
+48°F
26 October
☁️
+44°F
27 October
☁️
+54°F
28 October
☁️
+56°F
29 October
☀️
+58°F
30 October
☁️
+45°F
31 October
☁️
+56°F
In October 2023 Oslo had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +41°F. The average humidity was 8%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 1%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Oslo climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Oslo in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+44°F) and the highest in 1995 (+56°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1036 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oslo in October:

Is October a good time to visit Oslo?

It’s always a good time to visit Oslo, 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 Oslo in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Oslo rainy in October?

Oslo is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Oslo in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oslo in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Oslo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oslo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.