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Drøbak weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Drøbak at a glance

Best time
Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 23°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.5°
Sunshine a year
1,930 h
Rain a year
852 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Drøbak

Drøbak has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Drøbak is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Drøbak

The best time to visit Drøbak is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to July and in September. Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is October with 89 mm.

Drøbak through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Drøbak in spring

Mar – May

26

Poor

  • 6–17 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 7.0 h of sun a day
  • 28 rainy days in all

Drøbak in summer

Jun – Aug

44

Fair

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 35 rainy days in all

Drøbak in autumn

Sep – Nov

13

Poor

  • 5–17 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 3.6 h of sun a day
  • 34 rainy days in all

Drøbak in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 1–2 °C by day
  • Sea 4 °C
  • 2.1 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Jul, Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Aug

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Nov – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Drøbak for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

10

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 4°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 10°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 8°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 6°

07:5318:13

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 07:28–08:52 · evening 17:15–18:38
Blue hour
Morning 07:12–07:28 · evening 18:38–18:54

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 Drøbak compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 10°. The days get 2.6 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high14°8°
Night-time low6°2°
Sea14°10°
Daylight11.6 h9.0 h

What is the weather like in Drøbak in October?

In October, Drøbak is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 19 min07:53 – 18:13
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+2offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Drøbak

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Drøbak: score 52 against 10. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs July, Drøbak
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score1052better
Daytime high11°23°
Night-time low4°13°
Sea12.0°18.1°
Sunshine3.4 h8.7 hbetter
Rainy days1212
Rainfall89 mm87 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Drøbak month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January1° · Sea 4° · 1.9 h

In January, Drøbak is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in January
13February2° · Sea 3° · 2.9 h

In February, Drøbak is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in February
22March6° · Sea 3° · 5.3 h

In March, Drøbak is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in March
26April11° · Sea 6° · 6.9 h

In April, Drøbak is cool: daytime highs average 11 °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 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in April
29May17° · Sea 11° · 8.7 h

In May, Drøbak is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in May
36June20° · Sea 15° · 8.9 h

In June, Drøbak is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in June
52July23° · Sea 18° · 8.7 h

In July, Drøbak is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Drøbak – and yet one of the best months here.

Drøbak in July
44August22° · Sea 19° · 7.7 h

In August, Drøbak is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in August
20September17° · Sea 16° · 5.7 h

In September, Drøbak is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in September
10October11° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h

In October, Drøbak is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in October
9November5° · Sea 9° · 1.8 h

In November, Drøbak is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 81 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in November
9December2° · Sea 6° · 1.4 h

In December, Drøbak is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 68 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Drøbak.

Drøbak in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Drøbak

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 January (−5°), the warmest in July (13°). 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.

OctoberDay 11°Night 4°Sea 12°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan111°−5°3.9°1.9 h1170
FebruaryFeb132°−5°2.8°2.9 h954
MarchMar226°−3°3.1°5.3 h847
AprilApr2611°2°6.2°6.9 h948
MayMay2917°6°10.9°8.7 h1167
JuneJun3620°11°15.3°8.9 h1177
JulyJul5223°13°18.1°8.7 h1287
AugustAug4422°12°18.5°7.7 h1284
SeptemberSep2017°8°15.7°5.7 h1080
OctoberOct1011°4°12.0°3.4 h1289
NovemberNov95°0°8.9°1.8 h1281
DecemberDec92°−4°5.8°1.4 h1268

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

59.66° N, 10.63° E · 0 m · Europe/Oslo

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Drøbak

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October12.0°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 10.9 – 12.9 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 12.0°8 in 10 years 10.9° – 12.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Drøbak ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 18.5 °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 February 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 17.5 and 19.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan3.9°2.0°5.3°cold
FebruaryFeb2.8°1.1°4.2°cold
MarchMar3.1°1.1°4.5°cold
AprilApr6.2°4.7°7.3°cold
MayMay10.9°10.0°12.5°cold
JuneJun15.3°13.7°16.7°cold
JulyJul18.1°16.8°19.6°fresh
AugustAug18.5°17.5°19.6°fresh
SeptemberSep15.7°14.6°16.8°cold
OctoberOct12.0°10.9°12.9°cold
NovemberNov8.9°8.1°10.0°cold
DecemberDec5.8°4.0°7.5°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Drøbak

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,930 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 8.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.4 hDaylight 10.3 hShare of daylight 33 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Drøbak, 33 % 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

Rain in Drøbak: 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.

Per year
852 mm on 128 days
Wettest month
Oct · 89 mm
Driest month
Mar · 47 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 89 mm

In October, Drøbak has about 12 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Drøbak

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 6).

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Drøbak

How breezy and how cloudy Drøbak 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.

Year average
16 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Aug · 15 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Drøbak typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
May · 57 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 3.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Drøbak: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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

Snow in Drøbak

When Drøbak 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 days a year
24 days
Fresh snow a year
103 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 6 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Drøbak.

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 Drøbak

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Drøbak 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.

Drøbak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    25

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    30

    Poor

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    47

    FairBest holidays

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    10

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 12 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • Sea 5 °C
    • 1.7 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 1 h 55 min
Distance
1,140 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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Drøbak vs Drammen

In October the holiday weather in Drøbak and Drammen is about equally good (score 10 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Drammen as in Drøbak. The sea is about equally warm. Drammen gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Drøbak vs Drammen, in October
in OctoberDrøbakDrammen
Holiday weather score1011
Daytime high11°11°
Sea12°12°
Sunshine3 h4 h
Rainy days1212
Best timeJulJul

Through the year

OctoberDrøbak 11°Drammen 11°
DrøbakDrammen
Go to Drammen
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Norway in October: the best places

In October, Drøbak ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Skien11°26
  2. 2Oslo10°12°25
  3. 3Kongsberg10°22
  4. 4Bergen12°13°21
  5. 5Stavanger12°13°20
  6. 6Måløy12°12°19
  7. 7Ålesund11°12°16
  8. 8Rjukan9°15
  9. 17DrøbakThis page11°12°10
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Frequently asked questions about Drøbak

When is the best time to visit Drøbak?

The best time to visit Drøbak 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 Drøbak?

The sea temperature in Drøbak ranges from 2.8 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Drøbak in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Drøbak?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in Drøbak?

Rain is frequent in August; the wettest month is October with 89 mm. The driest month is March with 47 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Drøbak get?

Drøbak gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Drøbak in?

Drøbak is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Drøbak?

A nonstop flight from London to Drøbak takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.

Which school holidays are best for Drøbak?

Drøbak has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 25, May half-term 30, summer holidays 47, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 10.