Month guide · Bergen · Norway
Bergen in October
What October is really like in Bergen: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 9.9 hours of daylight. One of the wettest months, with storms and short days; quiet and good value.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 12°C (54°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Bergen: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 31 days. Compared with September (15°C (59°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 08:19
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 9.9 hours
- Sea
- 12°C (54°F)
Autumn (September–November). Autumn colour and fewer visitors, but some of the wettest, stormiest and darkest weeks of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Bergen, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Fantoft
Fantoft Stave Church
A dark wooden stave church with dragon-head gables, originally built around 1150 in Fortun in Sogn and moved to Bergen in 1883.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Nature · Ulriken
Vidden hike from Ulriken to Fløyen
Only attempt it in clear weather with proper boots and layers; fog rolls in fast and the plateau is exposed.
- Time needed
- 5–6 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Free
- Outdoors
Park · Nordnes
Nordnesparken and Nordnes sea pool
The grassy park at the tip of the Nordnes peninsula looks out over the fjord entrance, with a totem pole gifted by Seattle, Bergen's sister city, and a heated outdoor seawater pool beside the shore that opens in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
Museum · Bryggen
Bryggens Museum
Spend time with the runic sticks; the translated messages bring medieval Bergen to life.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 7°C and 20 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Bergen?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Bergen in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Bergen?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. One of the wettest months, with storms and short days; quiet and good value.
+How warm is Bergen in October?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bergen in October?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.