AI-generatedGeilo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 854 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 800 m
Climate in Geilo
Geilo has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Geilo is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Geilo
The best time to visit Geilo is from June to August. Hiking and mountain trips are best from June to August, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is July with 101 mm of precipitation.
Geilo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Geilo in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–10 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Geilo in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Geilo in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −1–12 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Geilo in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−3 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun – Aug
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
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
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 5°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
08:0518:21
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 07:39–09:05 · evening 17:21–18:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:22–07:39 · evening 18:47–19:03
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 Geilo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 2.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −5° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.8 h |
What is the weather like in Geilo in October?
In October, Geilo is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 16 min08:05 – 18:21
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Geilo
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 Geilo: score 69 against 10. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 69better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 15° |
| Night-time low | −2° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Geilo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January−5° · 1.6 h
In January, Geilo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in January17February−3° · 2.7 h
In February, Geilo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in February23March0° · 4.7 h
In March, Geilo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in March28April5° · 6.5 h
In April, Geilo is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in April46May10° · 7.8 h
In May, Geilo is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 68 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in May69June15° · 7.5 h
In June, Geilo is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in June69July18° · 6.9 h
In July, Geilo is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in July69August16° · 6.0 h
In August, Geilo is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 90 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in August47September12° · 4.4 h
In September, Geilo is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in September10October5° · 3.1 h
In October, Geilo is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in October10November−1° · 1.5 h
In November, Geilo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in November12December−4° · 1.1 h
In December, Geilo is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 63 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Geilo.
Geilo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Geilo
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in December (−11°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in July, 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 11 | −5° | −10° | 1.6 h | 13 | 63 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | −3° | −10° | 2.7 h | 10 | 46 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 0° | −7° | 4.7 h | 10 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 5° | −4° | 6.5 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 46 | 10° | 0° | 7.8 h | 12 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 69 | 15° | 5° | 7.5 h | 14 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 69 | 18° | 8° | 6.9 h | 15 | 101 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 16° | 7° | 6.0 h | 14 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 47 | 12° | 4° | 4.4 h | 11 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 5° | −2° | 3.1 h | 14 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | −1° | −7° | 1.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | −4° | −11° | 1.1 h | 12 | 63 |
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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Sunshine hours in Geilo
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 3.1 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Geilo, 30 % 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 Geilo: 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, Geilo has about 14 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Geilo
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 and clouds in Geilo
How breezy and how cloudy Geilo 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 Geilo typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Geilo: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Geilo
When Geilo 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, Geilo has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 29 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 52 out of 100: likely.
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 Geilo
Weather for your travel dates
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Geilo 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.
Geilo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 51
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 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.
Compare & alternatives
Geilo compared
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Geilo vs Rjukan
In October Rjukan has the better holiday weather (score 25 vs 10). During the day Rjukan is 4 °C warmer than Geilo. Rjukan gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Geilo | Rjukan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Geilo ranks 17 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Geilo
When is the best time to visit Geilo?
The best time to visit Geilo is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Geilo?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Geilo?
The wettest month is July with 101 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Geilo get?
Geilo gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Geilo in?
Geilo is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Geilo?
A nonstop flight from London to Geilo takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Geilo?
Geilo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 51, summer holidays 69, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 12.