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Tromso in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tromso in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tromso, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Tromso in October 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Tromso in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +6°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 12 rainy days with an average precipitation of 126 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
126 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tromso has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Tromso in October

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

Going from a maximum of +12°C during the day to a minimum of -2°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +8°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +8°C to +6°C.

Is Tromso warm or cold in October?

Tromso is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +1°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 Tromso:

Climate in Tromso in October

Tromso weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+12°C+6°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-21°C-24°C
Max. temperature
+21°C+17°C+12°C
Rainfall
126 mm126 mm69 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
80%80%80%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1005 HPa1003 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
131415
Rainy days
14126
Snowy days
025

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. The rainfall amount in October stays the same as in the previous month with a 126 mm of total precipitation. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 80%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. 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 Tromso 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 Tromso is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tromso based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 77% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 189 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Tromso, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tromso wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 126 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Tromso 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 Tromso?

This is the weather in Tromso in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+8°C
2 October
☀️
+9°C
3 October
🌧️
+9°C
4 October
☀️
+11°C
5 October
☁️
+10°C
6 October
🌧️
+11°C
7 October
🌧️
+10°C
8 October
🌧️
+10°C
9 October
🌧️
+8°C
10 October
🌧️
+11°C
11 October
🌧️
+12°C
12 October
🌧️
+8°C
13 October
🌧️
+9°C
14 October
☀️
+9°C
15 October
☀️
+7°C
16 October
🌧️
+9°C
17 October
🌧️
+8°C
18 October
🌧️
+5°C
19 October
🌧️
+9°C
20 October
🌧️
+5°C
21 October
🌧️
+7°C
22 October
🌧️
+7°C
23 October
🌧️
+4°C
24 October
☁️
+4°C
25 October
☀️
+1°C
26 October
☁️
+3°C
27 October
☀️
+4°C
28 October
☁️
+7°C
29 October
🌧️
+7°C
30 October
🌧️
+6°C
31 October
☁️
+6°C
In October 2023 Tromso had 7 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Tromso climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+3°C) and the highest in 1987 (+14°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 32 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 304 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tromso in October:

Is October a good time to visit Tromso?

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

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

Is Tromso rainy in October?

Tromso 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 Tromso in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tromso 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 Tromso

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tromso, 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.