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Voss in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for rafting and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
8°C (46°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
17
Crowds
Low
Norway overall
Prices
Low
Norway overall

Verdict

MixedNorway month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for rafting and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • VossHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 17 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall
Low
Prices · Norway overall
Low

Norway overall: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Voss, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)

    Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jan: -6 °C (21 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 17

    Jan: 15 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for rafting and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

January: Inside Voss's best window: Jun–Aug for rafting and hiking; Jan–Mar for skiing.

Voss: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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