AI-generatedEgersund at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun
- Warmest month
- Aug · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 1,865 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Egersund
Egersund has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Egersund is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Egersund
The best time to visit Egersund is from May to June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.9 °C. The wettest month is October with 243 mm of precipitation.
Egersund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Egersund in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Egersund in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Egersund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Egersund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 53 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
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – June
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: May – June
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0918:34
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 07:45–09:05 · evening 17:38–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:29–07:45 · evening 18:59–19:14
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 Egersund compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Egersund in October?
In October, Egersund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 243 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min08:09 – 18:34
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %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 %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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Egersund
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 Egersund: score 24 against 0. In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in May. May has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 24better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 7° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 9.0° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 243 mm | 89 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Egersund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January5° · Sea 6° · 1.5 h
In January, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 193 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in January2February4° · Sea 5° · 2.6 h
In February, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 158 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in February9March6° · Sea 5° · 4.3 h
In March, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 112 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in March20April9° · Sea 6° · 6.8 h
In April, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in April24May13° · Sea 9° · 8.2 h
In May, Egersund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund – and yet one of the best months here.
Egersund in May24June15° · Sea 12° · 8.0 h
In June, Egersund is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund – and yet one of the best months here.
Egersund in June18July18° · Sea 15° · 7.2 h
In July, Egersund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in July14August19° · Sea 17° · 6.4 h
In August, Egersund is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 170 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in August7September16° · Sea 15° · 4.3 h
In September, Egersund is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 187 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in September0October12° · Sea 13° · 2.9 h
In October, Egersund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 243 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in October0November8° · Sea 10° · 1.8 h
In November, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 212 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in November0December6° · Sea 8° · 1.1 h
In December, Egersund is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 203 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Egersund.
Egersund in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Egersund
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 5° | 1° | 6.2° | 1.5 h | 18 | 193 |
| FebruaryFeb | 2 | 4° | 0° | 5.1° | 2.6 h | 16 | 158 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 6° | 1° | 4.9° | 4.3 h | 14 | 112 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 9° | 4° | 6.3° | 6.8 h | 13 | 82 |
| MayMay | 24 | 13° | 7° | 9.0° | 8.2 h | 13 | 89 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 15° | 10° | 12.1° | 8.0 h | 13 | 95 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 18° | 13° | 15.3° | 7.2 h | 15 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 14 | 19° | 13° | 16.9° | 6.4 h | 16 | 170 |
| SeptemberSep | 7 | 16° | 11° | 15.4° | 4.3 h | 16 | 187 |
| OctoberOct | 0 | 12° | 7° | 12.7° | 2.9 h | 19 | 243 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 8° | 4° | 10.1° | 1.8 h | 19 | 212 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 6° | 1° | 7.7° | 1.1 h | 19 | 203 |
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
Sea temperature in Egersund
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 12.0 – 13.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Egersund ranges from 4.9 °C in March to 16.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
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 15.8 and 18.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.2° | 4.9° | 7.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.1° | 3.8° | 6.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.9° | 4.1° | 5.7° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.3° | 5.6° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.0° | 8.0° | 10.0° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.1° | 10.8° | 13.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.3° | 13.6° | 16.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.9° | 15.8° | 18.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.4° | 14.7° | 16.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 12.0° | 13.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 8.9° | 11.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.7° | 6.2° | 9.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Egersund
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 10.4 hours of daylight in Egersund, 28 % 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 Egersund: 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, Egersund has about 19 rainy days with 243 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Egersund
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 Egersund
How breezy and how cloudy Egersund 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 Egersund typically peaks at 28 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Egersund: 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
Snow in Egersund
When Egersund 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, it hardly ever snows in Egersund.
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 Egersund
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Egersund 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.
Egersund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 24) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 24
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 880 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.
Good to know: Norway
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +47
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Egersund vs Bryne
In October the holiday weather in Egersund and Bryne is about equally good (score 0 vs 0). During the day it is about as warm in Bryne as in Egersund. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Egersund | Bryne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 0 | 0 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 20 |
| Best time | May – Jun | May – Jun |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Egersund ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 6Stavanger12°13°20
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- 8Florø11°12°18
- 27EgersundThis page12°13°0
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Frequently asked questions about Egersund
When is the best time to visit Egersund?
The best time to visit Egersund is from May to June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Egersund?
The sea temperature in Egersund ranges from 4.9 °C in March to 16.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Egersund in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Egersund?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Egersund?
The wettest month is October with 243 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 82 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Egersund get?
Egersund gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Egersund in?
Egersund is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Egersund?
A nonstop flight from London to Egersund takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 880 km.
Which school holidays are best for Egersund?
Egersund has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 24) and its weakest during October half-term (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 24, summer holidays 15, October half-term 0, Christmas holidays 0.