Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Oslo in October
Oslo cools off: highs slip to 48°F (9°C), from 61°F in September, with lows of 38°F (3°C) and about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 48°F (9°C)
- Avg low
- 38°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.1 in (104 mm)
- Humidity
- 93%
- Cloud cover
- 77%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Cool days top out near 48°F (9°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 38°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.1 in (104 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 77%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are May – August.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in September to 49/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Oslo in October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Open-air museum with 160 old buildings, including a 13th-century stave church.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 48°F.
Mathallen Oslo
Food hall in a former factory by the Akerselva river.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 48°F.
MUNCH
Waterfront museum with the largest collection of Edvard Munch's work.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Tim Wendelboe
Tiny roastery-café run by a world barista champion.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Holmenkollen Ski Museum & Tower
Ski jump with a top-of-tower view and a ski history museum.
Nearby in October
- Flåm in October~140 mi · highs 49°F, 6.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bergen in October~190 mi · highs 50°F, 10.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Geiranger in October~192 mi · highs 47°F, 8.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Stockholm in October~259 mi · highs 49°F, 2.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~259 m to Oslo's ~22 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.
Oslo in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Oslo?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are May – August, at up to 81. Expect highs of 48°F (9°C) and 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Oslo in October?
Average highs are 48°F (9°C) and average lows 38°F (3°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oslo in October?
Some: about 4.1 in (104 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 41.3 in (1049 mm).
What should I pack for Oslo in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Oslo 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.