AI-generatedFørde at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,560 h
- Rain a year
- 2,669 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 27 m
Climate in Førde
Førde has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year, Førde is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Førde
The best time to visit Førde is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.3 °C. The wettest month is October with 297 mm of precipitation.
Førde through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Førde in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Førde in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Førde in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 57 rainy days in all
Førde in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 59 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 – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Førde 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: May – 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 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:1618:28
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 07:49–09:19 · evening 17:26–18:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:32–07:49 · evening 18:55–19:12
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 Førde 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 8° 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° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Førde in October?
In October, Førde 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 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 297 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 11 min08:16 – 18:28
- UV index
- 1 · 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
- 78 %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 %28 %
- 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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Førde
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Førde: score 70 against 14. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 70better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 8° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 11.1° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 7.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 297 mm | 151 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Førde month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · Sea 7° · 1.2 h
In January, Førde is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 266 mm; on about 16 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in January0February3° · Sea 6° · 2.3 h
In February, Førde is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °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. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 245 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in February3March6° · Sea 5° · 3.9 h
In March, Førde is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 214 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in March31April10° · Sea 6° · 6.7 h
In April, Førde is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 142 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in April61May15° · Sea 9° · 8.2 h
In May, Førde is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 141 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in May70June18° · Sea 11° · 7.6 h
In June, Førde is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 151 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in June63July21° · Sea 14° · 6.9 h
In July, Førde is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 171 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in July60August20° · Sea 15° · 5.9 h
In August, Førde 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. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 217 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in August47September16° · Sea 14° · 3.8 h
In September, Førde is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 280 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in September14October11° · Sea 12° · 2.6 h
In October, Førde 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 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 297 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in October0November6° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In November, Førde is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °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 19 days, adding up to 263 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde in November0December3° · Sea 8° · 0.7 h
In December, Førde is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °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. Precipitation falls on about 20 days, totalling 286 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Førde.
Førde 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 Førde
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 | 0 | 3° | −3° | 6.6° | 1.2 h | 20 | 266 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 3° | −3° | 5.7° | 2.3 h | 18 | 245 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 6° | −1° | 5.4° | 3.9 h | 18 | 214 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 10° | 1° | 6.4° | 6.7 h | 16 | 142 |
| MayMay | 61 | 15° | 5° | 8.5° | 8.2 h | 16 | 141 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 18° | 8° | 11.1° | 7.6 h | 16 | 151 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 21° | 11° | 14.0° | 6.9 h | 18 | 171 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 20° | 11° | 15.3° | 5.9 h | 18 | 217 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 16° | 8° | 14.2° | 3.8 h | 19 | 280 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 11° | 4° | 12.0° | 2.6 h | 20 | 297 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 6° | 0° | 9.8° | 1.5 h | 19 | 263 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 3° | −3° | 8.0° | 0.7 h | 20 | 286 |
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 Førde
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 13.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Førde ranges from 5.4 °C in March to 15.3 °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 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 16.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.6° | 5.6° | 7.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.7° | 4.9° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.4° | 4.5° | 6.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.4° | 5.5° | 7.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.5° | 7.8° | 9.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.1° | 9.5° | 12.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.0° | 12.8° | 15.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.3° | 14.0° | 16.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.2° | 13.2° | 15.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 11.3° | 13.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.8° | 8.8° | 10.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.0° | 8.8° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Førde
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 2.6 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Førde, 25 % 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 Førde: 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, Førde has about 20 rainy days with 297 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Førde
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 Førde
How breezy and how cloudy Førde 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 Førde typically peaks at 17 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.
In October, cloud covers on average 78 % of the sky over Førde: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Førde
When Førde 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, Førde 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 24 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 Førde
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Førde 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.
Førde has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 20 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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Førde vs Florø
In October the holiday weather in Førde and Florø is about equally good (score 14 vs 18). During the day it is about as warm in Florø as in Førde. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Førde | Florø |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 14 | 18 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 21 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Førde ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Skien11°26
- 2Oslo10°12°25
- 3Hønefoss10°22
- 4Kongsberg10°22
- 5Bergen12°13°21
- 6Stavanger12°13°20
- 7Måløy11°12°19
- 8Florø11°12°18
- 11FørdeThis page11°12°14
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Frequently asked questions about Førde
When is the best time to visit Førde?
The best time to visit Førde is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Førde?
The sea temperature in Førde ranges from 5.4 °C in March to 15.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Førde 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 Førde?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Førde?
The wettest month is October with 297 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 141 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Førde get?
Førde gets around 1,560 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Førde in?
Førde is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Førde?
A nonstop flight from London to Førde takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Førde?
Førde has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 63, summer holidays 61, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 0.