Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Geiranger in October
Geiranger cools off: highs slip to 47°F (8°C), from 56°F in September, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 8.0 in (203 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 8.0 in (203 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 47°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Expect regular rain: about 8.0 in (203 mm) falls in the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (10°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 47/100 in September to 34/100.
- Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Geiranger in October
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Brasserie Posten
Village restaurant by the fjord serving local produce.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
Museum on fjord life, farming and avalanches.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Geiranger Sjokolade
Chocolate shop in an old boathouse.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Geirangerfjord cruise
Boat trip past the Seven Sisters and other falls on the UNESCO fjord.
Dalsnibba
Toll road to a 1,500 m skywalk over the valley and fjord.
Nearby in October
- Flåm in October~86 mi · highs 49°F, 6.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bergen in October~134 mi · highs 50°F, 10.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Oslo in October~192 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 ~1,165 m to Geiranger'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.
Geiranger in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Geiranger?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 66. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 8.0 in (203 mm) of rain. Our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Geiranger in October?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Geiranger in October?
Yes: about 8.0 in (203 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 92.9 in (2360 mm).
What should I pack for Geiranger in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Geiranger
Planning Geiranger in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.