AI-generatedLeknes at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 15°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 12.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,790 h
- Rain a year
- 1,034 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Leknes
Leknes has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 15 °C, while February is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year, Leknes is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Leknes
The best time to visit Leknes is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 12.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is frequent from September to April; the wettest month is November with 136 mm.
Leknes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Leknes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Leknes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 12–15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Leknes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Leknes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.7 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Apr
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
08:0617:36
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 07:30–09:31 · evening 16:11–18:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:09–07:30 · evening 18:12–18:34
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 Leknes compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 9°. The days get 4.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 11° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.2 h |
What is the weather like in Leknes in October?
In October, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 125 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min08:06 – 17:36
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 39 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 %8 %
- 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
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Leknes
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 Leknes: score 80 against 4. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 15° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sea | 10.0° | 12.0° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 9better |
| Rainfall | 125 mm | 45 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Leknes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January4° · Sea 6° · 0.1 h
In January, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 19 days, totalling 109 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 44 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in January1February3° · Sea 5° · 1.9 h
In February, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 94 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 43 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in February7March3° · Sea 4° · 4.7 h
In March, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 87 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 42 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in March26April6° · Sea 5° · 7.7 h
In April, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 58 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in April39May9° · Sea 6° · 9.6 h
In May, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 46 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in May62June12° · Sea 9° · 10.2 h
In June, Leknes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 40 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in June80July15° · Sea 12° · 9.3 h
In July, Leknes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in July68August15° · Sea 13° · 7.4 h
In August, Leknes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in August34September12° · Sea 11° · 4.6 h
In September, Leknes is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 96 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in September4October9° · Sea 10° · 2.7 h
In October, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 125 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 39 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in October0November7° · Sea 9° · 0.5 h
In November, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 136 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 41 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in November0December5° · Sea 7° · 0.0 h
In December, Leknes is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 130 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 43 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Leknes.
Leknes in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Leknes
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (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 | 4° | 0° | 5.7° | 0.1 h | 19 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 1 | 3° | 0° | 4.7° | 1.9 h | 18 | 94 |
| MarchMar | 7 | 3° | 0° | 4.3° | 4.7 h | 18 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 6° | 2° | 4.5° | 7.7 h | 13 | 58 |
| MayMay | 39 | 9° | 5° | 6.3° | 9.6 h | 11 | 46 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 12° | 8° | 9.2° | 10.2 h | 9 | 40 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 15° | 11° | 12.0° | 9.3 h | 9 | 45 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 15° | 11° | 12.8° | 7.4 h | 11 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 12° | 9° | 11.3° | 4.6 h | 16 | 96 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 9° | 6° | 10.0° | 2.7 h | 19 | 125 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 7° | 3° | 8.6° | 0.5 h | 20 | 136 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 5° | 2° | 7.0° | 0.0 h | 20 | 130 |
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 in Leknes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 11.1 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Leknes ranges from 4.3 °C in March to 12.8 °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 11.5 and 14.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.7° | 4.9° | 6.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.7° | 4.1° | 5.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.3° | 3.6° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.5° | 3.9° | 5.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.3° | 5.7° | 6.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.2° | 8.4° | 10.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.0° | 10.9° | 13.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.8° | 11.5° | 14.1° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.3° | 10.4° | 12.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.0° | 9.3° | 11.1° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.6° | 7.7° | 9.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.0° | 6.4° | 7.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Leknes
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 2.7 of 9.5 hours of daylight in Leknes, 28 % 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 Leknes: 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, Leknes has about 19 rainy days with 125 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Leknes
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 and clouds in Leknes
How breezy and how cloudy Leknes 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 Leknes typically peaks at 39 km/h during the day: Beaufort 6, strong 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Leknes: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 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 Leknes
When Leknes 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, Leknes has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 11 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.
Planning a trip to Leknes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Leknes 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.
Leknes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,000 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.
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Leknes compared
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Leknes vs Reine
In October the holiday weather in Leknes and Reine is about equally good (score 4 vs 6). During the day it is about as warm in Reine as in Leknes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Leknes | Reine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 6 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 19 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Leknes ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Bergen12°13°21
- 3Måløy12°12°19
- 4Vadsø4°8°16
- 5Kirkenes4°8°16
- 6Ålesund11°12°16
- 7Rjukan9°15
- 8Lillehammer8°14
- 22LeknesThis page9°10°4
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Frequently asked questions about Leknes
When is the best time to visit Leknes?
The best time to visit Leknes is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Leknes?
The sea temperature in Leknes ranges from 4.3 °C in March to 12.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Leknes in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Leknes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 15 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Leknes?
Rain is frequent from September to April; the wettest month is November with 136 mm. The driest month is June with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Leknes get?
Leknes gets around 1,790 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.2 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Leknes in?
Leknes is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Leknes?
A nonstop flight from London to Leknes takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Leknes?
Leknes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 44, summer holidays 72, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 0.