AI-generatedVadsø at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 11.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,380 h
- Rain a year
- 482 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Vadsø
Vadsø has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at −7 °C. With around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year, Vadsø is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vadsø
The best time to visit Vadsø is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 11.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 61 mm.
Vadsø through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vadsø in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- −4–8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Vadsø in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–17 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Vadsø in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −2–11 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Vadsø in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −7–−5 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.5 h of sun a day
- 24 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
May
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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 4°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about 0°
07:1016:23
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 06:31–08:47 · evening 14:46–17:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:31 · evening 17:02–17:26
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 Vadsø compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 7° at the start of the month to 1° at the end. The sea cools from 8° to 7°. The days get 4.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | 1° |
| Night-time low | 1° | −5° |
| Sea | 8° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 6.5 h |
What is the weather like in Vadsø in October?
In October, Vadsø is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 14 min07:10 – 16:23
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 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 %53 %
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 Vadsø
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 Vadsø: score 77 against 16. 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 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 77better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 17° |
| Night-time low | −2° | 9° |
| Sea | 7.6° | 10.6° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 45 mmbetter | 61 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vadsø month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January−7° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In January, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 27 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in January24February−7° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In February, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 23 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in February27March−4° · Sea 2° · 4.4 h
In March, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 24 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in March32April2° · Sea 3° · 6.9 h
In April, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in April26May8° · Sea 5° · 6.9 h
In May, Vadsø is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in May54June13° · Sea 8° · 7.2 h
In June, Vadsø is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in June77July17° · Sea 11° · 7.4 h
In July, Vadsø is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in July62August15° · Sea 11° · 5.1 h
In August, Vadsø is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in August33September11° · Sea 9° · 3.7 h
In September, Vadsø is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in September16October4° · Sea 8° · 1.9 h
In October, Vadsø is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in October22November−2° · Sea 6° · 0.1 h
In November, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 28 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in November19December−5° · Sea 5° · 0.0 h
In December, Vadsø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °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 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vadsø.
Vadsø in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vadsø
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 −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), 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 | 22 | −7° | −14° | 3.5° | 0.0 h | 8 | 27 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −7° | −14° | 2.9° | 1.5 h | 7 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 27 | −4° | −11° | 2.4° | 4.4 h | 8 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 2° | −5° | 2.5° | 6.9 h | 9 | 32 |
| MayMay | 26 | 8° | 1° | 4.6° | 6.9 h | 12 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 13° | 6° | 7.6° | 7.2 h | 11 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 17° | 9° | 10.6° | 7.4 h | 12 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 15° | 8° | 11.3° | 5.1 h | 11 | 60 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 11° | 4° | 9.3° | 3.7 h | 11 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 16 | 4° | −2° | 7.6° | 1.9 h | 11 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 22 | −2° | −8° | 6.1° | 0.1 h | 8 | 28 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | −5° | −12° | 4.8° | 0.0 h | 9 | 31 |
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 Vadsø
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.9 – 8.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vadsø ranges from 2.4 °C in March to 11.3 °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 April 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 9.7 and 12.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.5° | 2.7° | 4.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.9° | 2.0° | 3.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.4° | 1.5° | 3.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.5° | 1.6° | 3.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.6° | 3.5° | 5.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 7.6° | 6.3° | 9.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.6° | 8.8° | 12.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 11.3° | 9.7° | 12.9° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.3° | 8.3° | 10.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.6° | 6.9° | 8.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.1° | 5.6° | 6.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.8° | 4.1° | 5.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vadsø
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 1.9 of 9.2 hours of daylight in Vadsø, 21 % 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 Vadsø: 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, Vadsø has about 11 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vadsø
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 Vadsø
How breezy and how cloudy Vadsø 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 Vadsø typically peaks at 18 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 79 % of the sky over Vadsø: mostly cloudy, with about 1.9 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 Vadsø
When Vadsø 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, Vadsø has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 11 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 37 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 Vadsø
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vadsø 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.
Vadsø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 67
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 16
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 35 min
- Distance
- 2,580 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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Vadsø vs Kirkenes
In October the holiday weather in Vadsø and Kirkenes is about equally good (score 16 vs 16). During the day it is about as warm in Kirkenes as in Vadsø. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Vadsø | Kirkenes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 16 | 16 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 4° |
| Sea | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Vadsø ranks 4 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Kongsberg10°22
- 3Måløy12°12°19
- 4VadsøThis page4°8°16
- 5Kirkenes4°8°16
- 6Ålesund11°12°16
- 7Lillehammer8°14
- 8Kristiansund11°12°13
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Frequently asked questions about Vadsø
When is the best time to visit Vadsø?
The best time to visit Vadsø 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 Vadsø?
The sea temperature in Vadsø ranges from 2.4 °C in March to 11.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vadsø in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vadsø?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 9 °C. February is the coolest month at −7 °C.
When does it rain most in Vadsø?
Rain is frequent in May; the wettest month is July with 61 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vadsø get?
Vadsø gets around 1,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.4 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Vadsø in?
Vadsø is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vadsø?
A nonstop flight from London to Vadsø takes about 3 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vadsø?
Vadsø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 67) and its weakest during October half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 32, summer holidays 67, October half-term 16, Christmas holidays 21.