AI-generatedÅlesund Municipality at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,540 h
- Rain a year
- 1,904 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Ålesund Municipality
Ålesund Municipality has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year, Ålesund Municipality is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – July
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:1818:24
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:50–09:22 · evening 17:19–18:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:50 · evening 18:52–19:10
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Ålesund Municipality in October?
In October, Ålesund Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 205 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 6 min08:18 – 18:24
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Ålesund Municipality
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.0 – 12.9 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ålesund Municipality ranges from 5.6 °C in March to 14.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 13.5 and 16.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.8° | 5.9° | 7.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.0° | 5.0° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.6° | 4.8° | 6.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.2° | 5.5° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.1° | 7.6° | 8.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.7° | 9.6° | 11.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.3° | 11.8° | 14.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.7° | 13.5° | 16.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.0° | 12.5° | 14.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.9° | 11.0° | 12.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.8° | 8.7° | 10.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.0° | 8.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ålesund Municipality
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Ålesund Municipality, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Ålesund Municipality
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Ålesund Municipality: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ålesund Municipality has about 19 rainy days with 205 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ålesund Municipality
How breezy and how cloudy Ålesund Municipality is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ålesund Municipality typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Dec – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Ålesund Municipality: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Ålesund Municipality
When Ålesund Municipality is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Ålesund Municipality has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 24 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ålesund Municipality
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 2° | −1° | 6.8° | 1.1 h | 19 | 178 |
| FebruaryFeb | 1 | 2° | −2° | 6.0° | 2.5 h | 18 | 165 |
| MarchMar | 4 | 4° | −1° | 5.6° | 4.1 h | 18 | 159 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 8° | 2° | 6.2° | 6.7 h | 15 | 110 |
| MayMay | 19 | 11° | 5° | 8.1° | 7.9 h | 16 | 105 |
| JuneJun | 16 | 14° | 9° | 10.7° | 6.9 h | 16 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 16° | 11° | 13.3° | 6.4 h | 16 | 123 |
| AugustAug | 9 | 16° | 12° | 14.7° | 5.6 h | 18 | 159 |
| SeptemberSep | 4 | 14° | 9° | 14.0° | 4.1 h | 18 | 210 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 9° | 5° | 11.9° | 2.9 h | 19 | 205 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 5° | 2° | 9.8° | 1.6 h | 16 | 176 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 3° | −1° | 8.0° | 0.6 h | 19 | 192 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
62.47° N, 6.15° E · 3 m · Europe/Oslo
Best time to visit Ålesund Municipality
The best time to visit Ålesund Municipality is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.7 °C. The wettest month is September with 210 mm of precipitation.
Ålesund Municipality through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ålesund Municipality in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 4–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Ålesund Municipality in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Ålesund Municipality in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–14 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Ålesund Municipality in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ålesund Municipality for you.
Your best months: April – June
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ålesund Municipality
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Ålesund Municipality: score 19 against 0. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 0 | 19better |
| Day high | 9° | 11° |
| Night low | 5° | 5° |
| Sea | 11.9° | 8.1° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 205 mm | 105 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Ålesund Municipality month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January2° · Sea 7° · 1 h
In January, Ålesund Municipality is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 19 days, totalling 178 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in January1February2° · Sea 6° · 3 h
In February, Ålesund Municipality is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 18 days, totalling 165 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in February4March4° · Sea 6° · 4 h
In March, Ålesund Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 159 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in March17April8° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Ålesund Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in April19May11° · Sea 8° · 8 h
In May, Ålesund Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in May16June14° · Sea 11° · 7 h
In June, Ålesund Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 124 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in June14July16° · Sea 13° · 6 h
In July, Ålesund Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 123 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in July9August16° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In August, Ålesund Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 159 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in August4September14° · Sea 14° · 4 h
In September, Ålesund Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in September0October9° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Ålesund Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 205 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in October2November5° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Ålesund Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 176 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
Ålesund Municipality in November0December3° · Sea 8° · 1 h
In December, Ålesund Municipality is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 19 days, totalling 192 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ålesund Municipality.
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Ålesund Municipality vs. Molde Municipality
In October the holiday weather in Ålesund Municipality and Molde Municipality is about equally good (score 0 vs. 0). During the day it is about as warm in Molde Municipality as in Ålesund Municipality. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ålesund Municipality | Molde Municipality |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 0 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Ålesund Municipality ranks 14 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Oslo9°12°20
- 2Lillehammer7°14
- 3Stavanger11°13°14
- 4Bergen10°13°12
- 5Kirkenes4°8°11
- 6Drammen10°12°10
- 7Fredrikstad Municipality10°12°9
- 8Trondheim8°11°6
- 14Ålesund MunicipalityThis page9°12°0
Planning a trip to Ålesund Municipality
Weather for your travel dates
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Ålesund Municipality in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ålesund Municipality has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 18
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,290 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Ålesund Municipality
When is the best time to visit Ålesund Municipality?
The best time to visit Ålesund Municipality is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ålesund Municipality?
The sea temperature in Ålesund Municipality ranges from 5.6 °C in March to 14.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ålesund Municipality in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ålesund Municipality?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Ålesund Municipality?
The wettest month is September with 210 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 105 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ålesund Municipality get?
Ålesund Municipality gets around 1,540 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 0.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Ålesund Municipality in?
Ålesund Municipality uses the time zone Europe/Oslo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ålesund Municipality?
A nonstop flight from London to Ålesund Municipality takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,290 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ålesund Municipality?
Ålesund Municipality has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 18) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 18, Summer holidays 11, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 0.
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