Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Oslo | Bergen | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 9°C (48°F) | 10°C (50°F)▲ | Bergen |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 4°C (39°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Bergen |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 19 days | Oslo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 93 mm▲ | 258 mm | Oslo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 5h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 14 km/h▲ | 21 km/h | Oslo |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Oslo edges ahead as the better destination in October. Oslo offers 5 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Bergen sees 5 sunshine hours and 19 rain days.
Oslo is on the cooler side at 9°C, requiring warmer clothing. Bergen is cooler at 10°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Oslo is the stronger choice in October.
Oslo reaches an average high of 9°C (48°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Bergen averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 5°C (41°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Oslo receives approximately 93 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Bergen sees 258 mm over 19 rain days. That makes Oslo the drier option by 7 rain days and 165 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 9°C, lows of 4°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of 5°C, 19 rain days
Pack for both: waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Oslo | Bergen | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | 2°C | 20d |
| Feb | 0°C | 9d | 3°C | 17d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 5°C | 18d |
| Apr | 10°C | 9d | 9°C | 15d |
| May | 16°C | 11d | 12°C | 14d |
| Jun | 19°C | 12d | 15°C | 14d |
| Jul | 22°C | 13d | 17°C | 17d |
| Aug | 20°C | 14d | 17°C | 17d |
| Sep | 16°C | 11d | 14°C | 18d |
| Oct | 9°C | 12d | 10°C | 19d |
| Nov | 4°C | 12d | 5°C | 19d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | 3°C | 20d |
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