AI-generatedFlorø at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,580 h
- Rain a year
- 3,030 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Florø
Florø has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year, Florø is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Florø
The best time to visit Florø is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.2 °C. The wettest month is October with 359 mm of precipitation.
Florø through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Florø in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Florø in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 13–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Florø in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Florø in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 62 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
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Florø for you.
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: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:2018:31
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 07:53–09:23 · evening 17:28–18:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:36–07:53 · evening 18:58–19:15
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 Florø compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 2.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Florø in October?
In October, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 359 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 11 min08:20 – 18:31
- 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
- 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 %37 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Florø
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 Florø: score 58 against 18. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 58better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 13.9° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 17better |
| Rainfall | 359 mm | 169 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Florø month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January6° · Sea 7° · 1.1 h
In January, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 305 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in January0February5° · Sea 6° · 2.3 h
In February, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 277 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in February3March6° · Sea 5° · 4.0 h
In March, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 239 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in March19April8° · Sea 6° · 6.8 h
In April, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 155 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in April38May11° · Sea 8° · 8.3 h
In May, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in May50June13° · Sea 11° · 7.7 h
In June, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.0 °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 156 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in June58July16° · Sea 14° · 7.0 h
In July, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Florø – and yet one of the best months here.
Florø in July58August17° · Sea 15° · 5.9 h
In August, Florø is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 235 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Florø – and yet one of the best months here.
Florø in August39September15° · Sea 14° · 3.9 h
In September, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 334 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in September18October11° · Sea 12° · 2.7 h
In October, Florø is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 359 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in October3November9° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In November, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 318 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø in November0December7° · Sea 8° · 0.7 h
In December, Florø is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 340 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Florø.
Florø 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 Florø
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 6° | 3° | 6.6° | 1.1 h | 21 | 305 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 5° | 2° | 5.7° | 2.3 h | 19 | 277 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 6° | 3° | 5.4° | 4.0 h | 20 | 239 |
| AprilApr | 19 | 8° | 5° | 6.3° | 6.8 h | 15 | 155 |
| MayMay | 38 | 11° | 7° | 8.4° | 8.3 h | 15 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 13° | 10° | 11.0° | 7.7 h | 15 | 156 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 16° | 13° | 13.9° | 7.0 h | 17 | 169 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 17° | 14° | 15.2° | 5.9 h | 18 | 235 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 15° | 12° | 14.2° | 3.9 h | 20 | 334 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 11° | 8° | 12.0° | 2.7 h | 21 | 359 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 9° | 6° | 9.8° | 1.5 h | 20 | 318 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 7° | 4° | 8.0° | 0.7 h | 21 | 340 |
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 Florø
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 12.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Florø ranges from 5.4 °C in March to 15.2 °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 14.0 and 16.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.6° | 5.6° | 7.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.7° | 4.8° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.4° | 4.5° | 6.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.3° | 5.5° | 7.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.4° | 7.8° | 8.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.0° | 9.4° | 12.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.9° | 12.7° | 15.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.2° | 14.0° | 16.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.2° | 13.0° | 15.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 11.2° | 12.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.8° | 8.8° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.0° | 8.9° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Florø
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 2.7 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Florø, 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
Rain in Florø: 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, Florø has about 21 rainy days with 359 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Florø
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 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 Florø
How breezy and how cloudy Florø 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 Florø 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 76 % of the sky over Florø: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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 Florø
When Florø 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, Florø has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 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 Florø
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Florø 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.
Florø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 14
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 21 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,170 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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Florø vs Måløy
In October the holiday weather in Florø and Måløy is about equally good (score 18 vs 19). During the day it is about as warm in Måløy as in Florø. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Florø | Måløy |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 18 | 19 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Florø ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Måløy11°12°19
- 8FlorøThis page11°12°18
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Frequently asked questions about Florø
When is the best time to visit Florø?
The best time to visit Florø is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Florø?
The sea temperature in Florø ranges from 5.4 °C in March to 15.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Florø 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 Florø?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Florø?
The wettest month is October with 359 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 144 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Florø get?
Florø gets around 1,580 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Florø in?
Florø is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Florø?
A nonstop flight from London to Florø takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Florø?
Florø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 14, May half-term 40, summer holidays 58, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 0.