AI-generatedBrønnøysund at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,922 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Brønnøysund
Brønnøysund has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Brønnøysund is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Brønnøysund
The best time to visit Brønnøysund is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.3 °C. The wettest month is September with 210 mm of precipitation.
Brønnøysund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Brønnøysund in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–11 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Brønnøysund in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Brønnøysund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Brønnøysund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 55 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 – August
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: June – August
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°
08:0217:51
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 07:30–09:16 · evening 16:37–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:30 · evening 18:23–18:43
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 Brønnøysund compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 9°. The days get 3.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 1° |
| Sea | 11° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 8.0 h |
What is the weather like in Brønnøysund in October?
In October, Brønnøysund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 204 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 49 min08:02 – 17:51
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %4 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Brønnøysund
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 Brønnøysund: score 72 against 2. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 11° |
| Sea | 10.5° | 12.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 204 mm | 114 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Brønnøysund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January1° · Sea 5° · 0.4 h
In January, Brønnøysund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 5.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 189 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in January1February1° · Sea 5° · 2.1 h
In February, Brønnøysund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 167 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in February5March3° · Sea 5° · 4.3 h
In March, Brønnøysund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 172 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in March17April7° · Sea 5° · 6.9 h
In April, Brønnøysund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.3 °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 127 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in April39May11° · Sea 7° · 8.2 h
In May, Brønnøysund is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 107 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in May60June15° · Sea 10° · 8.1 h
In June, Brønnøysund is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in June72July18° · Sea 13° · 7.8 h
In July, Brønnøysund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 114 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in July65August17° · Sea 13° · 6.6 h
In August, Brønnøysund is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 147 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in August37September14° · Sea 12° · 4.3 h
In September, Brønnøysund is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in September2October8° · Sea 11° · 2.5 h
In October, Brønnøysund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 204 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in October2November4° · Sea 8° · 0.9 h
In November, Brønnøysund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 173 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in November0December2° · Sea 7° · 0.0 h
In December, Brønnøysund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 194 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Brønnøysund.
Brønnøysund in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Brønnøysund
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 (−4°), 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 | 0 | 1° | −3° | 5.3° | 0.4 h | 18 | 189 |
| FebruaryFeb | 1 | 1° | −4° | 4.7° | 2.1 h | 18 | 167 |
| MarchMar | 5 | 3° | −2° | 4.6° | 4.3 h | 18 | 172 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 7° | 1° | 5.3° | 6.9 h | 16 | 127 |
| MayMay | 39 | 11° | 5° | 7.4° | 8.2 h | 17 | 107 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 15° | 8° | 10.3° | 8.1 h | 16 | 120 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 18° | 11° | 12.7° | 7.8 h | 15 | 114 |
| AugustAug | 65 | 17° | 11° | 13.3° | 6.6 h | 17 | 147 |
| SeptemberSep | 37 | 14° | 8° | 12.4° | 4.3 h | 19 | 210 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 8° | 4° | 10.5° | 2.5 h | 20 | 204 |
| NovemberNov | 2 | 4° | 0° | 8.4° | 0.9 h | 17 | 173 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 2° | −3° | 6.6° | 0.0 h | 19 | 194 |
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
65.47° N, 12.21° E · 5 m · Europe/Oslo
Sea temperature in Brønnøysund
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.9 – 11.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Brønnøysund ranges from 4.6 °C in March to 13.3 °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 11.8 and 14.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.3° | 4.6° | 6.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.7° | 3.7° | 5.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.6° | 4.1° | 5.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.3° | 4.8° | 5.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.4° | 6.5° | 8.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.3° | 9.2° | 11.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.7° | 11.3° | 14.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.3° | 11.8° | 14.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 12.4° | 11.6° | 13.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.5° | 9.9° | 11.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.4° | 7.5° | 9.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.6° | 5.5° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Brønnøysund
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 9.8 hours of daylight in Brønnøysund, 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 Brønnøysund: 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, Brønnøysund has about 20 rainy days with 204 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Brønnøysund
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 Brønnøysund
How breezy and how cloudy Brønnøysund 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 Brønnøysund typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate 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: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Brønnøysund: 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 Brønnøysund
When Brønnøysund 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, Brønnøysund 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 27 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 Brønnøysund
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Brønnøysund 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.
Brønnøysund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.2 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 35 min
- Distance
- 1,720 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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Brønnøysund vs Mo i Rana
In October the holiday weather in Brønnøysund and Mo i Rana is about equally good (score 2 vs 0). During the day Mo i Rana is 2 °C cooler than Brønnøysund. The sea in Mo i Rana is 1 °C cooler. Mo i Rana gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Brønnøysund | Mo i Rana |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 6° |
| Sea | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Brønnøysund ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Kongsberg10°22
- 3Bergen12°13°21
- 4Måløy12°12°19
- 5Ålesund11°12°16
- 6Rjukan9°15
- 7Lillehammer8°14
- 8Kristiansund11°12°13
- 27BrønnøysundThis page8°11°2
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Frequently asked questions about Brønnøysund
When is the best time to visit Brønnøysund?
The best time to visit Brønnøysund is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Brønnøysund?
The sea temperature in Brønnøysund ranges from 4.6 °C in March to 13.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Brønnøysund in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Brønnøysund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Brønnøysund?
The wettest month is September with 210 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 107 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Brønnøysund get?
Brønnøysund gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Brønnøysund in?
Brønnøysund is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Brønnøysund?
A nonstop flight from London to Brønnøysund takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Brønnøysund?
Brønnøysund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 43, summer holidays 67, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 0.