AI-generatedStokmarknes at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 12.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,700 h
- Rain a year
- 1,062 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Stokmarknes
Stokmarknes has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year, Stokmarknes is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Stokmarknes
The best time to visit Stokmarknes is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 12.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is October with 115 mm.
Stokmarknes through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stokmarknes in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–11 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Stokmarknes in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Stokmarknes in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Stokmarknes in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Jun
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – 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 rainSnow
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°
08:0217:29
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 07:26–09:30 · evening 16:02–18:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:26 · evening 18:06–18:28
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 Stokmarknes 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 6° at the end. The sea cools from 10° to 9°. The days get 4.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Sea | 10° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.1 h |
What is the weather like in Stokmarknes in October?
In October, Stokmarknes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 115 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 27 min08:02 – 17:29
- 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
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %10 %
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 Stokmarknes
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 Stokmarknes: score 84 against 4. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 84better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 11° |
| Sea | 9.6° | 11.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 115 mm | 64 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Stokmarknes month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
5January1° · Sea 6° · 0.1 h
In January, Stokmarknes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 98 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in January5February1° · Sea 5° · 2.3 h
In February, Stokmarknes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 93 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in February9March2° · Sea 5° · 4.6 h
In March, Stokmarknes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 91 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in March18April6° · Sea 5° · 6.9 h
In April, Stokmarknes is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 74 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in April39May11° · Sea 6° · 8.1 h
In May, Stokmarknes is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in May67June15° · Sea 9° · 9.1 h
In June, Stokmarknes is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in June84July18° · Sea 11° · 9.0 h
In July, Stokmarknes is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in July70August17° · Sea 12° · 6.9 h
In August, Stokmarknes is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in August36September13° · Sea 11° · 5.1 h
In September, Stokmarknes is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in September4October7° · Sea 10° · 3.3 h
In October, Stokmarknes is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 115 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in October3November4° · Sea 8° · 0.4 h
In November, Stokmarknes is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in November3December2° · Sea 7° · 0.0 h
In December, Stokmarknes is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 103 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stokmarknes.
Stokmarknes in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stokmarknes
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 February (−4°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | 5 | 1° | −4° | 5.6° | 0.1 h | 16 | 98 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 1° | −4° | 4.7° | 2.3 h | 16 | 93 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 2° | −3° | 4.5° | 4.6 h | 16 | 91 |
| AprilApr | 18 | 6° | 0° | 4.8° | 6.9 h | 16 | 74 |
| MayMay | 39 | 11° | 4° | 6.4° | 8.1 h | 15 | 70 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 15° | 8° | 8.8° | 9.1 h | 13 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 84 | 18° | 11° | 11.2° | 9.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 17° | 10° | 12.1° | 6.9 h | 14 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 13° | 7° | 10.9° | 5.1 h | 16 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 7° | 3° | 9.6° | 3.3 h | 17 | 115 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 4° | 0° | 8.3° | 0.4 h | 17 | 101 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 2° | −2° | 6.9° | 0.0 h | 16 | 103 |
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 Stokmarknes
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.8 – 10.5 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Stokmarknes ranges from 4.5 °C in March to 12.1 °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 10.5 and 13.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.6° | 4.8° | 6.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.7° | 3.9° | 5.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.5° | 3.7° | 5.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.8° | 4.1° | 5.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.4° | 5.8° | 7.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 8.8° | 8.0° | 9.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.2° | 9.8° | 12.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 12.1° | 10.5° | 13.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.9° | 10.0° | 11.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.6° | 8.8° | 10.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.3° | 7.4° | 9.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.9° | 6.2° | 7.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Stokmarknes
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 3.3 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Stokmarknes, 35 % 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 Stokmarknes: 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, Stokmarknes has about 17 rainy days with 115 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Stokmarknes
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 Stokmarknes
How breezy and how cloudy Stokmarknes 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 Stokmarknes 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 72 % of the sky over Stokmarknes: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 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 Stokmarknes
When Stokmarknes 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, Stokmarknes has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 6 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 26 out of 100: possible.
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 Stokmarknes
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Stokmarknes 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.
Stokmarknes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- Distance
- 2,070 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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Stokmarknes vs Svolvær
In October the holiday weather in Stokmarknes and Svolvær is about equally good (score 4 vs 2). During the day Svolvær is 1 °C warmer than Stokmarknes. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Stokmarknes | Svolvær |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 2 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 8° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 19 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Stokmarknes 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
- 22StokmarknesThis page7°10°4
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Frequently asked questions about Stokmarknes
When is the best time to visit Stokmarknes?
The best time to visit Stokmarknes 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 Stokmarknes?
The sea temperature in Stokmarknes ranges from 4.5 °C in March to 12.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Stokmarknes in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Stokmarknes?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Stokmarknes?
Rain is frequent from September to June; the wettest month is October with 115 mm. The driest month is June with 63 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stokmarknes get?
Stokmarknes gets around 1,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Stokmarknes in?
Stokmarknes is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Stokmarknes?
A nonstop flight from London to Stokmarknes takes about 3 h, for a straight-line distance of about 2,070 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stokmarknes?
Stokmarknes has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 45, summer holidays 75, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 4.