If you are thinking of traveling to Svolvaer in October, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +7°C, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
156 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has uncomfortable weather in October.
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Average temperature in Svolvaer in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Svolvaer for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +9°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +5°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 70% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +2°C.
Is Svolvaer warm or cold in October?
Svolvaer is typically cool in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +11°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +8°C to +5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Svolvaer:
Climate in Svolvaer in October
Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+7°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
-5°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+17°C
+12°C
Rainfall
129 mm
156 mm
116 mm
Wind
5 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
80%
78%
77%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1006 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
3
3
3
Cloudy days
7
6
6
Rainy days
21
20
13
Snowy days
0
3
9
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +11°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 129 mm to 156 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 78%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 5 m/s to 6 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Svolvaer in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Svolvaer is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 78 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Svolvaer, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Svolvaer?
This is the weather in Svolvaer in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+9°C
2 October
☁️
+9°C
3 October
🌧️
+9°C
4 October
☁️
+7°C
5 October
🌧️
+5°C
6 October
🌧️
+5°C
7 October
🌧️
+6°C
8 October
🌧️
+5°C
9 October
☁️
+6°C
10 October
☀️
+7°C
11 October
🌧️
+8°C
12 October
☀️
+6°C
13 October
☀️
+5°C
14 October
☀️
+6°C
15 October
🌧️
+6°C
16 October
🌧️
+7°C
17 October
☀️
+6°C
18 October
☀️
+4°C
19 October
☀️
+3°C
20 October
☁️
+4°C
21 October
☀️
+4°C
22 October
☀️
+4°C
23 October
☀️
+4°C
24 October
🌧️
+5°C
25 October
☁️
+6°C
26 October
🌧️
+6°C
27 October
🌧️
+5°C
28 October
🌧️
+3°C
29 October
☁️
+2°C
30 October
☀️
+1°C
31 October
☀️
+2°C
In October 2023 Svolvaer had 12 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. 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 Years
This is how Svolvaer climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Svolvaer in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2014 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in October:
Is October a good time to visit Svolvaer?
There is never a bad time to go to Svolvaer, but the weather isn’t the best in October, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Svolvaer and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Svolvaer in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Svolvaer rainy in October?
Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvaer 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 Svolvaer, 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.
