AI-generatedLillehammer at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 843 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 210 m
Climate in Lillehammer
Lillehammer has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −5 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Lillehammer is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Best for skiing: November – April
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 7°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:5718:10
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 07:30–08:59 · evening 17:09–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:14–07:30 · evening 18:37–18:54
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 Lillehammer in October?
In October, Lillehammer is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 13 min07:57 – 18:10
- 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
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Lillehammer
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 2.8 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Lillehammer, 27 % 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 Lillehammer
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 5).
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 Lillehammer: 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, Lillehammer has about 12 rainy days with 82 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lillehammer
How breezy and how cloudy Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Lillehammer: mostly cloudy, with about 2.8 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 Lillehammer
When Lillehammer 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, Lillehammer has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 22 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Nov – Apr.
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 Lillehammer
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 (−9°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | 16 | −5° | −9° | 1.8 h | 10 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −3° | −8° | 3.2 h | 8 | 40 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 2° | −5° | 5.3 h | 8 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 7° | −1° | 7.0 h | 9 | 49 |
| MayMay | 60 | 14° | 4° | 8.2 h | 12 | 76 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 18° | 9° | 8.2 h | 12 | 87 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 12° | 7.3 h | 14 | 103 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 19° | 11° | 6.0 h | 14 | 104 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 14° | 8° | 4.5 h | 11 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 7° | 3° | 2.8 h | 12 | 82 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 2° | −2° | 1.4 h | 12 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −3° | −7° | 1.0 h | 10 | 55 |
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
61.12° N, 10.47° E · 210 m · Europe/Oslo
Best time to visit Lillehammer
The best time to visit Lillehammer is from June to August. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 104 mm.
Lillehammer through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lillehammer in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 2–14 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Lillehammer in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Lillehammer in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–14 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Lillehammer in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -5–-3 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lillehammer for you.
Your best months: June – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lillehammer
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 Lillehammer: score 79 against 14. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 14 | 79better |
| Ski conditions | 43better | 0 |
| Day high | 7° | 18° |
| Night low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 2.8 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Nov – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Lillehammer month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January-5° · 2 h
In January, Lillehammer is freezing cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 57 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in January21February-3° · 3 h
In February, Lillehammer is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 40 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in February30March2° · 5 h
In March, Lillehammer is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 41 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in March33April7° · 7 h
In April, Lillehammer is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in April60May14° · 8 h
In May, Lillehammer is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in May79June18° · 8 h
In June, Lillehammer is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in June73July20° · 7 h
In July, Lillehammer is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in July69August19° · 6 h
In August, Lillehammer is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in August50September14° · 5 h
In September, Lillehammer is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in September14October7° · 3 h
In October, Lillehammer is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in October14November2° · 1 h
In November, Lillehammer is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 72 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
Lillehammer in November16December-3° · 1 h
In December, Lillehammer is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 55 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lillehammer.
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Lillehammer vs. Oslo
In October Oslo has the better holiday weather (score 20 vs. 14). During the day Oslo is 2 °C warmer than Lillehammer.
| in October | Lillehammer | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 14 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 9° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Lillehammer ranks 2 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Oslo9°12°20
- 2LillehammerThis page7°14
- 3Stavanger11°13°14
- 4Bergen10°13°12
- 5Kirkenes4°8°11
- 6Drammen10°12°10
- 7Fredrikstad Municipality10°12°9
- 8Trondheim8°11°6
Planning a trip to Lillehammer
Weather for your travel dates
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Lillehammer 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.
Lillehammer has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (ski score 43).
- 95
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 64
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair · ski conditions
- 7 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 84
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −4 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,260 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 Lillehammer
When is the best time to visit Lillehammer?
The best time to visit Lillehammer 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 Lillehammer?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −5 °C.
When does it rain most in Lillehammer?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is August with 104 mm. The driest month is February with 40 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lillehammer get?
Lillehammer gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Lillehammer in?
Lillehammer uses the time zone Europe/Oslo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lillehammer?
A nonstop flight from London to Lillehammer takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,260 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lillehammer?
Lillehammer has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 95) and its weakest during October half-term (ski score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 95 (Ski), May half-term 64, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 43 (Ski), Christmas holidays 84 (Ski).
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