AI-generatedHønefoss at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,820 h
- Rain a year
- 945 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 70 m
Climate in Hønefoss
Hønefoss has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year, Hønefoss is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hønefoss
The best time to visit Hønefoss is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is July with 113 mm.
Hønefoss through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hønefoss in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Hønefoss in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Hønefoss in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–17 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Hønefoss in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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 – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:5618:13
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 07:30–08:55 · evening 17:14–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:30 · evening 18:39–18:56
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 Hønefoss 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 7° at the end. The days get 2.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 8.9 h |
What is the weather like in Hønefoss in October?
In October, Hønefoss is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 17 min07:56 – 18:13
- 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
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %17 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hønefoss
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 Hønefoss: score 81 against 22. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 93 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hønefoss month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January−2° · 1.9 h
In January, Hønefoss is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in January20February0° · 2.9 h
In February, Hønefoss is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 49 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in February30March5° · 5.3 h
In March, Hønefoss is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 50 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in March43April10° · 6.8 h
In April, Hønefoss is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in April79May16° · 8.4 h
In May, Hønefoss is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in May81June21° · 8.5 h
In June, Hønefoss is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in June77July23° · 8.1 h
In July, Hønefoss is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 113 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in July73August21° · 7.0 h
In August, Hønefoss is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in August71September17° · 5.2 h
In September, Hønefoss is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in September22October10° · 3.1 h
In October, Hønefoss is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in October13November4° · 1.4 h
In November, Hønefoss is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 84 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss in November15December0° · 1.2 h
In December, Hønefoss is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hønefoss.
Hønefoss 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 Hønefoss
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | −2° | −7° | 1.9 h | 11 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 0° | −6° | 2.9 h | 9 | 49 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 5° | −3° | 5.3 h | 8 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 10° | 1° | 6.8 h | 8 | 53 |
| MayMay | 79 | 16° | 6° | 8.4 h | 11 | 78 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 10° | 8.5 h | 12 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 23° | 13° | 8.1 h | 13 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 21° | 12° | 7.0 h | 14 | 106 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 17° | 8° | 5.2 h | 10 | 88 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 10° | 3° | 3.1 h | 12 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 4° | −1° | 1.4 h | 12 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 0° | −5° | 1.2 h | 11 | 66 |
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
60.17° N, 10.26° E · 70 m · Europe/Oslo
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Hønefoss
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 Hønefoss, 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
Rain in Hønefoss: 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, Hønefoss has about 12 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Hønefoss
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 Hønefoss
How breezy and how cloudy Hønefoss 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 Hønefoss 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 74 % of the sky over Hønefoss: 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
Snow in Hønefoss
When Hønefoss 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
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In October, Hønefoss has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 13 out of 100: hardly any.
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.
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Hønefoss 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.
Hønefoss has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 1.5 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
- 1,170 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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Hønefoss vs Oslo
In October the holiday weather in Hønefoss and Oslo is about equally good (score 22 vs 24). During the day it is about as warm in Oslo as in Hønefoss.
| in October | Hønefoss | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Hønefoss ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Oslo10°12°25
- 3HønefossThis page10°22
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- 5Bergen12°13°21
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- 8Rjukan9°15
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Frequently asked questions about Hønefoss
When is the best time to visit Hønefoss?
The best time to visit Hønefoss is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hønefoss?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Hønefoss?
Rain is frequent in November; the wettest month is July with 113 mm. The driest month is February with 49 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hønefoss get?
Hønefoss gets around 1,820 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Hønefoss in?
Hønefoss is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Hønefoss?
A nonstop flight from London to Hønefoss takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,170 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hønefoss?
Hønefoss has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 79, summer holidays 74, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 15.