Early autumn · Weather & things to do
Geiranger in September
Geiranger cools off: highs slip to 56°F (14°C), from 64°F in August, with lows of 47°F (9°C) and about 9.1 in (232 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 47/100, 4th of 12.
- Avg high
- 56°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 9.1 in (232 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 47/100 · Fair
What September feels like
Highs near 56°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (9°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 9.1 in (232 mm) across the month.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 82%.
Plan around September
September sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort slips from 64/100 in August to 47/100.
- September sits inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
What to pack for September
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes9.1 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Geiranger in September
With 9.1 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Brasserie Posten
Village restaurant by the fjord serving local produce.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.1 in of rain.
Norwegian Fjord Centre
Museum on fjord life, farming and avalanches.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.1 in of rain.
Geiranger Sjokolade
Chocolate shop in an old boathouse.
Why now Easy to slot in when September's rain moves in.
Ørnesvingen
Eagle Road hairpin viewpoint looking down the fjord.
Flydalsjuvet
Classic overlook of the fjord and village from the south side.
Nearby in September
- Flåm in September~86 mi · highs 59°F, 6.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bergen in September~134 mi · highs 59°F, 10.6 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Oslo in September~192 mi · highs 61°F, 3.8 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, 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 September: quick answers
Is September a good time to visit Geiranger?
It's middling, scoring 47/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 66. Expect highs of 56°F (14°C) and 9.1 in (232 mm) of rain. September is inside the May – Sep window our Norway in a Nutshell route recommends.
How cold is Geiranger in September?
Average highs are 56°F (14°C) and average lows 47°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Geiranger in September?
Yes: about 9.1 in (232 mm) of rain falls across September on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 92.9 in (2360 mm).
What should I pack for Geiranger in September?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (9.1 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Geiranger
Routes in season in September
- Norway in a Nutshell May – Sep
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