October · Norway
Best time to visit Oslo in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Oslo in October
Average temperature 6°C, 81 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
4.3/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Oslo scores 4.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Fjord trails, sculpture parks, and modern waterfront culture peak May through September.
October in Oslo — off-season conditions
October averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Oslo in October?
- In October, Oslo averages 6°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.3/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Oslo?
- October earns a 4.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Oslo in October?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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