Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Svolvær in October
Svolvær cools off: highs slip to 46°F (8°C), from 53°F in September, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 40/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 5.3 in (135 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 40 min
- Comfort score
- 40/100 · Tough
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 46°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 42°F (6°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 5.3 in (135 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 81%.
Only about 8 h 40 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 16.4 in (417 mm) in total.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 4°C (7°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 51/100 in September to 40/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Svolvær in October
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Fiskekrogen
Long-running seafood restaurant on the Henningsvær quay, known for fish soup and the catch of the day.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Henningsvær
Fishing village spread over skerries south of Svolvær, with galleries, cafes and a harbour of working boats.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 46°F.
Henningsvær Stadion
Football pitch laid out on a flat rock skerry at the tip of Henningsvær, surrounded by sea.
Magic Ice Lofoten
Ice bar and gallery in a harbour warehouse, with sculptures of Lofoten fishing life carved from ice.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in October
- Reine in October~43 mi · highs 47°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Tromsø in October~146 mi · highs 40°F, 4.8 in rain · 3°C (6°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.
Svolvær in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Svolvær?
It's middling, scoring 40/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Svolvær in October?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Svolvær in October?
Yes: about 5.3 in (135 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm).
What should I pack for Svolvær in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Svolvær in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.