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Svolvær in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Svolvær 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 Svolvær, Norway.

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Svolvær in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Svolvær in October in summary
Very bad weather
Min 6°C Max 8°C 191 mm 11 day(s) 77% 58% 11°C 6.0 h/day 6.1 cm
Possible activities in October
Northern or Southern Lights
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 07:07 16:26
Hourly weather

Average weather in Svolvær in October 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in October

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

Temperatures and rain in Svolvær 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 Svolvær in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Svolvær in October

Check the seasonal normals in Svolvær 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 10.7°C 7.0°C 4.7°C
Maximum temperature 11.4°C 7.7°C 5.5°C
Minimum temperature 9.9°C 6.3°C 3.9°C
Record maximum temperature 17.0°C
(2019)
13.0°C
(2014)
11.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 5.0°C
(2014)
-1.0°C
(2021)
-5.0°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° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 11.2°C 9.4°C 8.2°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 9.7°C 8.1°C 5.8°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 12.8°C 10.8°C 10.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 26 km/h 30 km/h
Wind temperature 7.6°C 2.9°C -0.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 177.2 mm 190.7 mm 192.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(70%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 11 day(s)
(35%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
Record precipitation in one day 43.9 mm
(2014)
56.6 mm
(2010)
40.0 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 81% 77% 77%
Visibility 9.0 km 8.8 km 8.3 km
Cloud cover 58% 58% 64%
UV index 3 2 2
Daily sunshine 10h 6h 2h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h18 07h07 09h19
Sunset time 18h33 16h26 14h13
Day length 13h15 9h19 4h54
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When adverse weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Svolvær in October?

Possible activities in October
Northern or Southern Lights
Activities not recommended in October
Winter sports and snowBeach and swimmingHiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Svolvær in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
11°C12°C0.3 mm
2
Overcast
9°C11°C0.4 mm
3
Light drizzle
10°C12°C2.2 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
10°C12°C0.2 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
10°C11°C0.1 mm
6
Light drizzle
9°C10°C1.1 mm
7
Moderate rain
9°C10°C5.9 mm
8
Light rain shower
9°C10°C1.9 mm
9
Light rain shower
7°C9°C10.9 mm
10
Light rain shower
7°C9°C5.6 mm
11
Light rain shower
8°C9°C3.9 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
6°C7°C0.3 mm
13
Overcast
5°C7°C0.1 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
8°C10°C1.1 mm
15
Moderate rain
9°C10°C7.9 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
4°C5°C1.5 mm
17
Light sleet showers
5°C6°C1.4 mm
18
Light rain shower
7°C9°C4.8 mm
19
Light rain shower
7°C8°C5.3 mm0.2 cm
20
Clear/Sunny
2°C4°C0.0 mm
21
Overcast
3°C4°C0.0 mm
22
Overcast
3°C4°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
4°C5°C0.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C0.7 mm
25
Overcast
2°C5°C0.7 mm1.4 cm
26
Overcast
2°C4°C0.4 mm0.1 cm
27
Partly Cloudy
7°C8°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
5°C6°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
6°C7°C0.0 mm
30
Overcast
6°C7°C0.4 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
4°C6°C0.7 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Svolvær in October?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 8°C during the day and 6°C at night, with about 191 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

The sea is only 9°C on average in October. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 6.0 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 23/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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