AI-generatedHonningsvåg at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,380 h
- Rain a year
- 673 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Honningsvåg
Honningsvåg has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while February is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year, Honningsvåg is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 7.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – July
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:3016:34
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 06:48–09:14 · evening 14:50–17:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:23–06:48 · evening 17:15–17:40
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.
What is the weather like in Honningsvåg in October?
In October, Honningsvåg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 68 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 4 min07:30 – 16:34
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %14 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Honningsvåg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.0 – 8.7 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Honningsvåg ranges from 3.7 °C in March to 10.2 °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 April 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 9.2 and 11.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.7° | 3.9° | 5.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.9° | 3.0° | 4.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.7° | 3.1° | 4.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.7° | 3.2° | 4.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.8° | 4.4° | 5.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.9° | 6.1° | 7.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.5° | 8.5° | 10.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.2° | 9.2° | 11.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.0° | 8.2° | 9.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.8° | 7.0° | 8.7° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.7° | 6.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.7° | 5.0° | 6.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Honningsvåg
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 1.8 of 9.1 hours of daylight in Honningsvåg, 20 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Honningsvåg
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 3).
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 it, 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.
Rain in Honningsvåg: 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, Honningsvåg has about 16 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Honningsvåg
How breezy and how cloudy Honningsvåg 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 Honningsvåg typically peaks at 21 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: Sep – May.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Honningsvåg: mostly overcast, with about 1.8 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 Honningsvåg
When Honningsvåg 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, Honningsvåg has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 50 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Honningsvåg
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−7°), the warmest in July (9°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 8 | −2° | −6° | 4.7° | 0.0 h | 12 | 47 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | −3° | −7° | 3.9° | 1.4 h | 11 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 9 | −1° | −4° | 3.7° | 4.2 h | 14 | 50 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 2° | −2° | 3.7° | 6.9 h | 13 | 48 |
| MayMay | 21 | 6° | 2° | 4.8° | 7.5 h | 14 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 21 | 10° | 6° | 6.9° | 7.5 h | 14 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 23 | 14° | 9° | 9.5° | 7.1 h | 12 | 62 |
| AugustAug | 15 | 13° | 9° | 10.2° | 5.1 h | 13 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 7 | 10° | 7° | 9.0° | 3.6 h | 14 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 3 | 5° | 2° | 7.8° | 1.8 h | 16 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 1° | −2° | 6.7° | 0.1 h | 13 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | −1° | −5° | 5.7° | 0.0 h | 13 | 52 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
70.98° N, 25.97° E · 0 m · Europe/Oslo
Best time to visit Honningsvåg
The best time to visit Honningsvåg is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.2 °C. Rain is most frequent from March to June and from August to January; the wettest month is September with 69 mm.
Honningsvåg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Honningsvåg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -1–6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Honningsvåg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 10–14 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Honningsvåg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 1–10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Honningsvåg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -3–-1 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Honningsvåg for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Honningsvåg
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 Honningsvåg: score 23 against 3. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 23better |
| Day high | 5° | 14° |
| Night low | 2° | 9° |
| Sea | 7.8° | 9.5° |
| Sunshine | 1.8 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar – Jun, Aug – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Honningsvåg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January-2° · Sea 5° · 0 h
In January, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in January10February-3° · Sea 4° · 1 h
In February, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in February9March-1° · Sea 4° · 4 h
In March, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 50 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in March20April2° · Sea 4° · 7 h
In April, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in April21May6° · Sea 5° · 8 h
In May, Honningsvåg is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in May21June10° · Sea 7° · 8 h
In June, Honningsvåg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in June23July14° · Sea 10° · 7 h
In July, Honningsvåg is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in July15August13° · Sea 10° · 5 h
In August, Honningsvåg is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in August7September10° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In September, Honningsvåg is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in September3October5° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In October, Honningsvåg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 68 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in October8November1° · Sea 7° · 0 h
In November, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
Honningsvåg in November7December-1° · Sea 6° · 0 h
In December, Honningsvåg is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 52 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Honningsvåg.
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Honningsvåg vs. Kirkenes
In October Kirkenes has the better holiday weather (score 11 vs. 3). During the day Kirkenes is 1 °C cooler than Honningsvåg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Honningsvåg | Kirkenes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 3 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 4° |
| Sea | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 |
| Best time | Apr – Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Honningsvåg ranks 10 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Oslo9°12°20
- 2Lillehammer7°14
- 3Stavanger11°13°14
- 4Bergen10°13°12
- 5Kirkenes4°8°11
- 6Drammen10°12°10
- 7Fredrikstad Municipality10°12°9
- 8Trondheim8°11°6
- 10HonningsvågThis page5°8°3
Planning a trip to Honningsvåg
Weather for your travel dates
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Honningsvåg 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.
Honningsvåg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 21) and its weakest during October half-term (score 3).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 21
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 18
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 35 min
- Distance
- 2,540 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.
Frequently asked questions about Honningsvåg
When is the best time to visit Honningsvåg?
The best time to visit Honningsvåg is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Honningsvåg?
The sea temperature in Honningsvåg ranges from 3.7 °C in March to 10.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Honningsvåg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Honningsvåg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Honningsvåg?
Rain is most frequent from March to June and from August to January; the wettest month is September with 69 mm. The driest month is February with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Honningsvåg get?
Honningsvåg gets around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.5 hours a day; in January there are 0.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Honningsvåg in?
Honningsvåg uses the time zone Europe/Oslo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Honningsvåg?
A nonstop flight from London to Honningsvåg takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Honningsvåg?
Honningsvåg has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 21) and its weakest during October half-term (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 21, Summer holidays 18, October half-term 3, Christmas holidays 8.
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