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Ålesund in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ålesund in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Ålesund, Norway.

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Ålesund in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ålesund in October in summary
Adverse weather
Min 8°C Max 10°C 235 mm 12 day(s) 75% 54% 13°C 6.7 h/day 2.0 cm
Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 07:21 17:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ålesund in October 2026

Adverse weather

The weather in Ålesund in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Ålesund in October

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Ålesund in October.

Temperatures and rain in Ålesund in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in October, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Ålesund in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ålesund in October

Check the seasonal normals in Ålesund in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 12.6°C 9.4°C 6.5°C
Maximum temperature 13.6°C 10.4°C 7.2°C
Minimum temperature 11.6°C 8.5°C 5.8°C
Record maximum temperature 20.0°C
(2016)
16.0°C
(2014)
13.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 4.0°C
(2021)
2.0°C
(2010)
-6.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 1 day(s)
(3%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 13.7°C 11.3°C 9.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 10.9°C 9.6°C 8.1°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 16.4°C 13.0°C 11.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 24 km/h 25 km/h 28 km/h
Wind temperature 9.7°C 5.7°C 2.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 239.8 mm 234.9 mm 208.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(70%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 13 day(s)
(43%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
11 day(s)
(38%)
Record precipitation in one day 62.6 mm
(2020)
78.7 mm
(2014)
83.1 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 80% 75% 73%
Visibility 9.0 km 8.9 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 55% 54% 55%
UV index 3 3 2
Daily sunshine 10h 7h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 07h21 08h51
Sunset time 18h59 17h20 15h49
Day length 12h58 9h59 6h58
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When fair weather adverse weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Ålesund in October?

Best activities in October
Cultural visits and heritageGastronomy
Possible activities in October
Northern or Southern LightsHiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Activities not recommended in October
Winter sports and snowBeach and swimmingAnimal observationBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ålesund in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Ålesund in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
12°C15°C0.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
12°C14°C0.4 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
14°C15°C0.1 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
12°C14°C0.2 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
11°C12°C1.5 mm
6
Overcast
11°C13°C3.0 mm
7
Light rain
12°C14°C8.3 mm
8
Light rain shower
9°C11°C4.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
11°C12°C3.5 mm
10
Light rain shower
9°C12°C5.4 mm
11
Light rain
12°C13°C8.3 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
10°C12°C0.2 mm
13
Light drizzle
11°C12°C3.1 mm
14
Light rain shower
11°C12°C1.0 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
11°C13°C0.4 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
8°C11°C0.8 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
7°C8°C1.2 mm
18
Cloudy
8°C9°C0.0 mm
19
Overcast
8°C10°C0.0 mm
20
Cloudy
10°C11°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
8°C12°C1.7 mm
22
Overcast
11°C12°C1.4 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
9°C10°C1.1 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
10°C11°C0.2 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
10°C11°C0.0 mm
26
Light rain
9°C11°C4.6 mm
27
Light rain shower
8°C9°C4.5 mm
28
Light rain shower
8°C9°C3.7 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
7°C7°C0.5 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
7°C8°C0.7 mm
31
Cloudy
7°C10°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Ålesund in October?

Compare cities and destinations near Ålesund in October to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Ålesund.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ålesund in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Ålesund in October, which places this month 6th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 10°C during the day and 8°C at night, with about 235 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

The sea is only 11°C on average in October. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 6.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 25/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Ålesund are: August. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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