AI-generatedBodø at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,560 h
- Rain a year
- 1,519 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Bodø
Bodø has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Bodø is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bodø
The best time to visit Bodø is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.2 °C. The wettest month is September with 162 mm of precipitation.
Bodø through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bodø in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Bodø in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Bodø in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.4 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Bodø in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.7 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
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
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
08:0017:37
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 07:25–09:21 · evening 16:15–18:11
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:25 · evening 18:11–18:32
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.
October in Bodø compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 9°. The days get 3.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Sea | 11° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.5 h |
What is the weather like in Bodø in October?
In October, Bodø is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 154 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 37 min08:00 – 17:37
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bodø
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bodø: score 68 against 0. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 68better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 11° |
| Sea | 10.2° | 12.5° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 154 mm | 101 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bodø month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January2° · Sea 6° · 0.2 h
In January, Bodø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 150 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in January4February2° · Sea 5° · 2.0 h
In February, Bodø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 119 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in February6March3° · Sea 4° · 4.4 h
In March, Bodø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 132 mm; on about 15 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in March16April6° · Sea 5° · 6.9 h
In April, Bodø is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in April33May10° · Sea 7° · 8.3 h
In May, Bodø is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 97 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in May50June14° · Sea 10° · 8.0 h
In June, Bodø is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in June68July17° · Sea 13° · 7.7 h
In July, Bodø is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in July55August17° · Sea 13° · 6.3 h
In August, Bodø is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in August29September13° · Sea 12° · 4.1 h
In September, Bodø is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in September0October8° · Sea 10° · 2.5 h
In October, Bodø is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 154 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in October3November5° · Sea 9° · 0.6 h
In November, Bodø is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 131 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in November2December3° · Sea 7° · 0.0 h
In December, Bodø is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 147 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bodø.
Bodø in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bodø
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 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−3°), the warmest in July (11°). 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 | 2 | 2° | −3° | 5.5° | 0.2 h | 17 | 150 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 2° | −3° | 4.5° | 2.0 h | 16 | 119 |
| MarchMar | 6 | 3° | −2° | 4.2° | 4.4 h | 17 | 132 |
| AprilApr | 16 | 6° | 1° | 4.8° | 6.9 h | 16 | 103 |
| MayMay | 33 | 10° | 5° | 6.8° | 8.3 h | 16 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 14° | 8° | 9.8° | 8.0 h | 16 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 17° | 11° | 12.5° | 7.7 h | 15 | 101 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 17° | 11° | 13.2° | 6.3 h | 17 | 121 |
| SeptemberSep | 29 | 13° | 8° | 11.7° | 4.1 h | 19 | 162 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 8° | 4° | 10.2° | 2.5 h | 19 | 154 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 5° | 1° | 8.5° | 0.6 h | 17 | 131 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 3° | −1° | 6.8° | 0.0 h | 17 | 147 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature in Bodø
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.5 – 10.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bodø ranges from 4.2 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 11.7 and 14.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.5° | 4.8° | 6.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.5° | 3.5° | 5.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.2° | 3.6° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.8° | 4.0° | 5.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.8° | 5.9° | 7.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.8° | 9.0° | 10.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.5° | 11.4° | 14.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.2° | 11.7° | 14.5° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.7° | 10.8° | 12.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.2° | 9.5° | 10.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.5° | 7.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.8° | 6.2° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Bodø
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 2.5 of 9.6 hours of daylight in Bodø, 26 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Bodø: 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, Bodø has about 19 rainy days with 154 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bodø
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Bodø
How breezy and how cloudy Bodø 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 Bodø typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Jan.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Bodø: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 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 Bodø
When Bodø 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, Bodø has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 15 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 42 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.
Planning a trip to Bodø
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bodø 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.
Bodø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 36
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 17 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,940 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.
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Bodø compared
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Bodø vs Reine
In October Reine has the better holiday weather (score 5 vs 0). During the day Reine is 1 °C warmer than Bodø. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Bodø | Reine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 5 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Bodø ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Kongsberg10°22
- 3Måløy12°12°19
- 4Ålesund11°12°16
- 5Kirkenes4°8°16
- 6Vadsø4°8°16
- 7Rjukan9°15
- 8Lillehammer8°14
- 30BodøThis page8°10°0
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Frequently asked questions about Bodø
When is the best time to visit Bodø?
The best time to visit Bodø is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bodø?
The sea temperature in Bodø ranges from 4.2 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Bodø in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Bodø?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Bodø?
The wettest month is September with 162 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 97 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bodø get?
Bodø gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.3 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Bodø in?
Bodø is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Bodø?
A nonstop flight from London to Bodø takes about 2 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,940 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bodø?
Bodø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 60) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 36, summer holidays 60, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 2.