AI-generatedLakselv at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,240 h
- Rain a year
- 613 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Lakselv
Lakselv 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 February is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,240 hours of sunshine a year, Lakselv is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lakselv
The best time to visit Lakselv is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.5 °C. Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is July with 78 mm.
Lakselv through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lakselv in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −1–9 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Lakselv in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 14–18 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Lakselv in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Lakselv in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4–−2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 28 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
May – Jun, Aug – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lakselv for you.
Your best months: July
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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:2916:43
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 06:50–09:06 · evening 15:06–17:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:26–06:50 · evening 17:22–17:45
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 Lakselv 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 sea cools from 8° to 6°. The days get 4.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −4° |
| Sea | 8° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.5 h |
What is the weather like in Lakselv in October?
In October, Lakselv is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 14 min07:29 – 16:43
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 85 %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 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %36 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lakselv
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 Lakselv: score 72 against 11. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 72better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 18° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 9° |
| Sea | 7.1° | 9.9° |
| Sunshine | 1.6 h | 6.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13better | 14 |
| Rainfall | 52 mmbetter | 78 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lakselv month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−4° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In January, Lakselv is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in January19February−4° · Sea 3° · 1.7 h
In February, Lakselv is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 2.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in February20March−1° · Sea 3° · 4.2 h
In March, Lakselv is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in March23April4° · Sea 3° · 5.9 h
In April, Lakselv is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 41 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in April28May9° · Sea 4° · 6.2 h
In May, Lakselv is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in May54June14° · Sea 7° · 7.1 h
In June, Lakselv is cool: daytime highs average 14 °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 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 69 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in June72July18° · Sea 10° · 6.8 h
In July, Lakselv is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in July58August16° · Sea 11° · 4.2 h
In August, Lakselv is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in August30September12° · Sea 9° · 3.0 h
In September, Lakselv is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in September11October5° · Sea 7° · 1.6 h
In October, Lakselv is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in October17November0° · Sea 6° · 0.1 h
In November, Lakselv is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv in November18December−2° · Sea 5° · 0.0 h
In December, Lakselv is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lakselv.
Lakselv 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 Lakselv
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 −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−12°), 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 | 18 | −4° | −12° | 3.7° | 0.0 h | 10 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −4° | −12° | 2.8° | 1.7 h | 9 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 20 | −1° | −8° | 2.6° | 4.2 h | 11 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 4° | −4° | 2.6° | 5.9 h | 12 | 41 |
| MayMay | 28 | 9° | 2° | 4.0° | 6.2 h | 13 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 14° | 6° | 6.9° | 7.1 h | 14 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 72 | 18° | 9° | 9.9° | 6.8 h | 14 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 58 | 16° | 8° | 10.5° | 4.2 h | 14 | 76 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 12° | 5° | 8.7° | 3.0 h | 13 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 5° | −1° | 7.1° | 1.6 h | 13 | 52 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 0° | −6° | 5.8° | 0.1 h | 10 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | −2° | −9° | 4.8° | 0.0 h | 9 | 38 |
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 Lakselv
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.1 – 8.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lakselv ranges from 2.6 °C in March to 10.5 °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 March 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 12.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.7° | 2.8° | 4.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.8° | 1.7° | 3.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.6° | 1.9° | 3.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.6° | 1.7° | 3.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.0° | 3.4° | 4.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.9° | 6.0° | 8.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.9° | 7.9° | 12.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.5° | 9.2° | 12.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 8.7° | 7.9° | 9.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.1° | 6.1° | 8.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.8° | 5.1° | 6.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.8° | 4.1° | 5.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lakselv
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 1.6 of 9.2 hours of daylight in Lakselv, 17 % 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 Lakselv: 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, Lakselv has about 13 rainy days with 52 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lakselv
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 4).
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 Lakselv
How breezy and how cloudy Lakselv 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 Lakselv typically peaks at 16 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 85 % of the sky over Lakselv: mostly overcast, with about 1.6 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 Lakselv
When Lakselv 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, Lakselv has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 20 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 51 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 Lakselv
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lakselv 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.
Lakselv has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 25 min
- Distance
- 2,440 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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Lakselv vs Alta
In October the holiday weather in Lakselv and Alta is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Alta as in Lakselv. The sea in Alta is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Lakselv | Alta |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 5° |
| Sea | 7° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Lakselv ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Hønefoss10°22
- 3Måløy11°12°19
- 4Florø11°12°18
- 5Vadsø4°8°16
- 6Kirkenes4°8°16
- 7Ålesund11°12°16
- 8Lillehammer8°14
- 13LakselvThis page5°7°11
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Frequently asked questions about Lakselv
When is the best time to visit Lakselv?
The best time to visit Lakselv is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lakselv?
The sea temperature in Lakselv ranges from 2.6 °C in March to 10.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Lakselv in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Lakselv?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Lakselv?
Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to October; the wettest month is July with 78 mm. The driest month is February with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lakselv get?
Lakselv gets around 1,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.1 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Lakselv in?
Lakselv is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lakselv?
A nonstop flight from London to Lakselv takes about 3 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lakselv?
Lakselv has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 33, summer holidays 63, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 18.