Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Flåm in October
Flåm cools off: highs slip to 49°F (9°C), from 59°F in September, with lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 43/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 6.4 in (163 mm)
- Humidity
- 91%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 43/100 · Tough
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 49°F (9°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.4 in (163 mm) falls in the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 6°C (10°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 59/100 in September to 43/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.4 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Flåm in October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Undredal
Tiny fjord village with Scandinavia's smallest church and goat cheese.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Fretheim Hotel
Historic 1870s hotel dining room with local trout and lamb.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Ægir BryggeriPub
Viking-hall brewpub with a beer tasting menu.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nærøyfjord cruise
Electric boat cruise through the narrow UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord.
Otternes Bygdetun
Hillside farm cluster of 27 old buildings above Aurlandsfjord.
Nearby in October
- Bergen in October~69 mi · highs 50°F, 10.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Geiranger in October~86 mi · highs 47°F, 8.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Oslo in October~140 mi · highs 48°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~798 m to Flåm's ~14 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.
Flåm in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Flåm?
It's middling, scoring 43/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 72. Expect highs of 49°F (9°C) and 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Flåm in October?
Average highs are 49°F (9°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Flåm in October?
Yes: about 6.4 in (163 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 69.9 in (1775 mm).
What should I pack for Flåm in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.4 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Flåm in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.