SeasonMapBodø weather in October
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October in Bodø: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Bodø · #1193 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 56/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bodø climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sea temperature | 8°C / 47°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 146 mm / 5.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.2 cm / 4.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bodø in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyAutumn break in Norway, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bodø's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherBodø's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Bodø in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Aurora season
15 Sep – 5 Apr · usuallyWell north of the Arctic Circle, so the lights are overhead rather than on the horizon from September to early April. Coastal cloud off the Vestfjord is what decides whether you see them, not the latitude.
- Hazard
Winter gales
15 Oct – 15 Mar · usuallyWind seasonClosuresAtlantic lows come in off open water with nothing to slow them, and a gale cancels the ferries and the short-hop flights for a day at a time. Leave slack either side of an onward connection. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bodø — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bodø?
Bodø in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Bodø?
- October in Bodø: cold, rainy, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Bodø on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
- What is the weather like in Bodø in October?
- In October, Bodø averages a daily high of 8.8°C and a low of 4.8°C, with about 145.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bodø in October?
- Bodø has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.
- Does it snow in Bodø in October?
- Bodø sees roughly 12.2 cm of snowfall in October.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — October
Within 300 km: Svolvær's Aurora season around 10 Sep – 5 Apr.