Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Reine in October
Reine cools off: highs slip to 47°F (8°C), from 53°F in September, with lows of 44°F (7°C) and about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (111 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 43 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 44°F (7°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (111 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 14 mph (6.3 m/s) at ground level.
Only about 8 h 43 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 14.0 in (356 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 3°C (6°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 55/100 in September to 45/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 14 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Reine in October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Nusfjord
One of Norway's best-preserved fishing villages, with red rorbuer, a general store and a sawmill around a narrow harbour.
Å and the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum
The village at the end of the E10, where old rorbuer, a bakery, a cod-liver-oil works and a boathouse form an open-air museum.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Anita's Sjømat
Seafood shop and cafe on Sakrisøy known for its fish burgers, fish cakes and smoked salmon.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 47°F.
Reine Church
White wooden church from 1890 at the edge of Reine, set right under the snow-covered Olstinden massif.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in October
- Svolvær in October~43 mi · highs 46°F, 5.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Tromsø in October~189 mi · highs 40°F, 4.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Reine in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Reine?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 67. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Reine in October?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 44°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Reine in October?
Some: about 4.4 in (111 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.2 in (1098 mm).
What should I pack for Reine in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 14 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Reine in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.