Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in October
What October is really like in Oslo: 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 9°C (48°F), lows of 4°C (39°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 10 hours of daylight. Golden birch woods early in the month, then cooler, wetter weather and noticeably shorter days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 9°C (48°F) / 4°C (39°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Oslo: days average 9°C (48°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 4°C (39°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (16°C (61°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:56
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 10 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Autumn (September–November). Crisp September hiking and autumn colour, then rain and fast-shortening days; hotels get cheaper.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Oslo, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Bjørvika
Deichman Bjørvika library
Oslo's main public library opened in 2020 opposite the Opera House, with several floors of reading spaces, a cinema, recording studios and maker workshops, all free to use.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Market · Grünerløkka
Mathallen Oslo
Ask cheese counters to let you taste different brunost styles, from mild to the darker goat's-milk versions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Kjelsås
Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
Norsk Teknisk Museum fills a large hall at Kjelsås, near the top of the Akerselva, with steam engines, early cars, aircraft and computers, plus a hands-on science centre where children can experiment with electricity, water and light.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Bjørvika
Oslo Opera House
Walk the roof at sunset, then cross the footbridge to Sørenga for dinner by the water.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes, more with a tour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 9°C, lows near 4°C and 11 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Oslo?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Oslo in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Oslo?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Golden birch woods early in the month, then cooler, wetter weather and noticeably shorter days.
+How warm is Oslo in October?
Average highs are around 9°C (48°F) and lows around 4°C (39°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.