AI-generatedRøros at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,360 h
- Rain a year
- 957 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 640 m
Climate in Røros
Røros 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 January is the coolest at −4 °C. With around 1,360 hours of sunshine a year, Røros is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Røros
The best time to visit Røros is in July. The wettest month is July with 113 mm of precipitation.
Røros through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Røros in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–10 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Røros in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15–18 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Røros in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −1–12 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Røros in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
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
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
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
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 5°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:5718:03
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 07:29–09:02 · evening 16:58–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:11–07:29 · evening 18:31–18:49
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 Røros 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 days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Røros in October?
In October, Røros is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 6 min07:57 – 18:03
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 7 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 %22 %
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 Røros
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 Røros: score 62 against 7. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. July has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 62better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 18° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.2 h | 6.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15better | 18 |
| Rainfall | 77 mmbetter | 113 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Røros month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
7January−4° · 0.7 h
In January, Røros is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in January11February−4° · 2.1 h
In February, Røros is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 60 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in February11March0° · 4.0 h
In March, Røros is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in March20April5° · 5.9 h
In April, Røros is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in April29May10° · 6.7 h
In May, Røros is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in May52June15° · 6.4 h
In June, Røros is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 107 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in June62July18° · 6.2 h
In July, Røros is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in July56August16° · 5.3 h
In August, Røros is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in August28September12° · 3.7 h
In September, Røros is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 86 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in September7October5° · 2.2 h
In October, Røros is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 77 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in October11November−1° · 0.9 h
In November, Røros is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 62 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in November9December−4° · 0.4 h
In December, Røros is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Røros.
Røros in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Røros
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 (−11°), the warmest in July (8°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average all year round except in July, 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 | 7 | −4° | −11° | 0.7 h | 15 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | −4° | −10° | 2.1 h | 13 | 60 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 0° | −7° | 4.0 h | 15 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 5° | −3° | 5.9 h | 13 | 60 |
| MayMay | 29 | 10° | 1° | 6.7 h | 15 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 15° | 5° | 6.4 h | 17 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 18° | 8° | 6.2 h | 18 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 56 | 16° | 7° | 5.3 h | 16 | 108 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 12° | 4° | 3.7 h | 15 | 86 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 5° | −1° | 2.2 h | 15 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | −1° | −6° | 0.9 h | 13 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | −4° | −10° | 0.4 h | 14 | 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
62.57° N, 11.38° E · 640 m · Europe/Oslo
Sunshine hours in Røros
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 2.2 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Røros, 22 % 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 Røros: 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, Røros has about 15 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Røros
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 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 Røros
How breezy and how cloudy Røros 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 Røros typically peaks at 17 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 82 % of the sky over Røros: mostly overcast, with about 2.2 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 Røros
When Røros 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, Røros has about 7 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 29 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 55 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 Røros
Weather for your travel dates
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Røros 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.
Røros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −4 °C by day
- 0.6 h of sun a day
- 14 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 15 min
- Distance
- 1,420 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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Røros compared
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Røros vs Trondheim
In October the holiday weather in Røros and Trondheim is about equally good (score 7 vs 10). During the day Trondheim is 4 °C warmer than Røros. Trondheim gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Røros | Trondheim |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 9° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 11° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 |
| Best time | Jul | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Røros ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Skien11°26
- 2Oslo10°12°25
- 3Kongsberg10°22
- 4Bergen12°13°21
- 5Stavanger12°13°20
- 6Måløy12°12°19
- 7Ålesund11°12°16
- 8Rjukan9°15
- 26RørosThis page5°7
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Frequently asked questions about Røros
When is the best time to visit Røros?
The best time to visit Røros is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Røros?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 8 °C. January is the coolest month at −4 °C.
When does it rain most in Røros?
The wettest month is July with 113 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 60 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Røros get?
Røros gets around 1,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Røros in?
Røros is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Røros?
A nonstop flight from London to Røros takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,420 km.
Which school holidays are best for Røros?
Røros has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 34, summer holidays 58, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.