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Nordaustlandet in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Nordaustlandet 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 Nordaustlandet, Norway.

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Nordaustlandet in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Nordaustlandet in October in summary
Very bad weather
Min -3°C Max -1°C 69 mm 4 day(s) 83% 79% 2.2 h/day 18.3 cm
Possible activities in October
Northern or Southern Lights
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 08:26 13:49
Hourly weather

Average weather in Nordaustlandet in October 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Nordaustlandet 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 Nordaustlandet in October

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

Temperatures and rain in Nordaustlandet 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 Nordaustlandet in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Nordaustlandet in October

Check the seasonal normals in Nordaustlandet 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 0.8°C -2.0°C -5.2°C
Maximum temperature 1.6°C -1.1°C -4.1°C
Minimum temperature 0.0°C -2.9°C -6.4°C
Record maximum temperature 7.0°C
(2017)
8.0°C
(2017)
5.0°C
(2020)
Record low temperature -8.0°C
(2020)
-12.0°C
(2011)
-21.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 16 day(s)
(53%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
Wind
Wind speed 24 km/h 27 km/h 32 km/h
Wind temperature -4.8°C -9.1°C -13.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 58.2 mm 69.4 mm 61.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(53%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
20 day(s)
(67%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(12%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
Record precipitation in one day 20.7 mm
(2014)
18.3 mm
(2015)
26.8 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 83% 82%
Visibility 7.7 km 6.4 km 5.9 km
Cloud cover 70% 79% 76%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 11h 2h 0h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 03h52 08h26 — —
Sunset time 18h39 13h49 — —
Day length 14h47 5h23 — —
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Nordaustlandet in October?

Possible activities in October
Northern or Southern Lights
Activities not recommended in October
Animal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Nordaustlandet in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light drizzle
-1°C4°C1.2 mm0.1 cm
2
Light drizzle
2°C4°C0.7 mm
3
Light drizzle
3°C4°C0.2 mm
4
Overcast
2°C2°C0.1 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
2°C3°C1.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
2°C3°C0.0 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
3°C4°C0.4 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
3°C4°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
2°C4°C0.1 mm0.2 cm
10
Cloudy
0°C2°C0.1 mm0.1 cm
11
Blizzard
-1°C0°C0.3 mm0.1 cm
12
Clear/Sunny
-1°C0°C0.0 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
0°C3°C0.0 mm0.1 cm
14
Light snow
0°C1°C1.1 mm2.0 cm
15
Blizzard
-3°C-2°C2.8 mm
16
Blizzard
-4°C-3°C2.7 mm
17
Blizzard
-4°C-3°C2.3 mm
18
Blizzard
-3°C-2°C2.8 mm
19
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-1°C0°C3.2 mm3.5 cm
20
Blizzard
-2°C0°C2.1 mm
21
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°C1°C1.6 mm1.6 cm
22
Heavy snow
-1°C0°C1.1 mm1.4 cm
23
Light snow showers
-1°C0°C0.6 mm1.7 cm
24
Light snow showers
-4°C-3°C0.5 mm1.2 cm
25
Light snow showers
-5°C-4°C0.8 mm1.7 cm
26
Light freezing rain
-6°C-5°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
-6°C-5°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
-4°C-1°C0.0 mm
29
Cloudy
0°C1°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
0°C1°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
0°C0°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Nordaustlandet in October?

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

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Best time to visit Nordaustlandet month by month

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Nordaustlandet 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 Nordaustlandet in October, which places this month 10th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -1°C during the day and -3°C at night, with about 69 mm of precipitation spread over 4 rainy days.

Expect about 2.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Northern or Southern Lights.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 28/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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