Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bergen in October
Bergen cools off: highs slip to 50°F (10°C), from 59°F in September, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 10.9 in (276 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 35/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 50°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 10.9 in (276 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 35/100 · Tough
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 50°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 42°F (6°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 10.9 in (276 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in September to 35/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 50°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bergen in October
With 10.9 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Bryggeloftet & Stuene
Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.9 in of rain.
Pingvinen
Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Bryggen
UNESCO-listed row of wooden Hanseatic wharf buildings on the harbor.
Bryggens Museum
Medieval finds from excavations under the wharf.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 10.9 in of rain.
Ulriken643
Cable car to Bergen's highest mountain and the ridge hike to Fløyen.
Nearby in October
- Flåm in October~69 mi · highs 49°F, 6.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Geiranger in October~134 mi · highs 47°F, 8.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, drier
- Oslo in October~190 mi · highs 48°F, 4.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~319 m to Bergen's ~12 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bergen in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bergen?
It's middling, scoring 35/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 50°F (10°C) and 10.9 in (276 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bergen in October?
Average highs are 50°F (10°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bergen in October?
Yes: about 10.9 in (276 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 107.0 in (2719 mm).
What should I pack for Bergen in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 50°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bergen in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.