AI-generatedVardø at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 12°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,330 h
- Rain a year
- 653 mm
- Climate
- Subarctic
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 30 m
Climate in Vardø
Vardø has a subarctic climate: summers are short and cool, winters long and cold. July is the warmest month with average highs of 12 °C, while February is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,330 hours of sunshine a year, Vardø is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 7.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vardø
The best time to visit Vardø is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.3 °C. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 72 mm.
Vardø through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vardø in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 0–6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Vardø in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 9–12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Vardø in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Vardø in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–0 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 0.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – 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: May – 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
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 4°
- Evening, 20:00: about 3°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:0616:16
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 06:26–08:45 · evening 14:37–16:56
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:02–06:26 · evening 16:56–17:20
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 Vardø 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 3° at the end. The sea cools from 8° to 7°. The days get 4.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 7° | 3° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Sea | 8° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 6.4 h |
What is the weather like in Vardø in October?
In October, Vardø is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 11 min07:06 – 16:16
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 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 %16 %
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
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Vardø
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 Vardø: score 51 against 5. In July, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 51better |
| Daytime high | 5° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 8° |
| Sea | 7.7° | 9.4° |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 72 mm | 60 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vardø month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January−1° · Sea 4° · 0.0 h
In January, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 4.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in January11February−2° · Sea 4° · 1.3 h
In February, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 12 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in February9March0° · Sea 4° · 4.2 h
In March, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 16 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 14 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in March20April2° · Sea 4° · 6.1 h
In April, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 47 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in April24May6° · Sea 5° · 6.7 h
In May, Vardø 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 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in May35June9° · Sea 7° · 7.0 h
In June, Vardø is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in June51July12° · Sea 9° · 7.1 h
In July, Vardø is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Vardø – and yet one of the best months here.
Vardø in July45August12° · Sea 10° · 5.2 h
In August, Vardø is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in August24September10° · Sea 9° · 3.9 h
In September, Vardø is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in September5October5° · Sea 8° · 1.9 h
In October, Vardø is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 72 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in October10November2° · Sea 7° · 0.1 h
In November, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in November7December0° · Sea 6° · 0.0 h
In December, Vardø is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 13 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vardø.
Vardø in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vardø
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−6°), the warmest in August (8°). 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 | 8 | −1° | −6° | 4.4° | 0.0 h | 14 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | −2° | −6° | 3.8° | 1.3 h | 13 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 0° | −4° | 3.6° | 4.2 h | 16 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 20 | 2° | −2° | 3.5° | 6.1 h | 13 | 47 |
| MayMay | 24 | 6° | 2° | 4.5° | 6.7 h | 13 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 35 | 9° | 5° | 6.7° | 7.0 h | 11 | 53 |
| JulyJul | 51 | 12° | 8° | 9.4° | 7.1 h | 12 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 12° | 8° | 10.3° | 5.2 h | 12 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 10° | 6° | 9.1° | 3.9 h | 13 | 56 |
| OctoberOct | 5 | 5° | 2° | 7.7° | 1.9 h | 16 | 72 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 2° | −2° | 6.5° | 0.1 h | 13 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 0° | −4° | 5.5° | 0.0 h | 15 | 58 |
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
Sea temperature in Vardø
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.1 – 8.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vardø ranges from 3.5 °C in April to 10.3 °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 9.3 and 11.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.4° | 3.5° | 4.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.8° | 2.9° | 4.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.6° | 2.7° | 4.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.5° | 2.7° | 4.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 4.5° | 3.7° | 5.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.7° | 5.8° | 7.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.4° | 8.2° | 10.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.3° | 9.3° | 11.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.1° | 8.1° | 9.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.7° | 7.1° | 8.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.5° | 5.8° | 7.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.5° | 4.7° | 6.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Vardø
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 Vardø, 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
Rain in Vardø: 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, Vardø has about 16 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Vardø
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Vardø
How breezy and how cloudy Vardø 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 Vardø typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh 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 79 % of the sky over Vardø: 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
Snow in Vardø
When Vardø 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, Vardø has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 16 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 47 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 Vardø
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vardø 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.
Vardø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 5
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 0.0 h of sun a day
- 15 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 40 min
- Distance
- 2,640 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.
Good to know: Norway
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +47
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Vardø vs Vadsø
In October Vadsø has the better holiday weather (score 16 vs 5). During the day Vadsø is 1 °C cooler than Vardø. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Vardø | Vadsø |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 5 | 16 |
| Daytime high | 5° | 4° |
| Sea | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Vardø ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Hønefoss10°22
- 3Måløy11°12°19
- 4Vadsø4°8°16
- 5Kirkenes4°8°16
- 6Ålesund11°12°16
- 7Lillehammer8°14
- 8Førde11°12°14
- 21VardøThis page5°8°5
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Frequently asked questions about Vardø
When is the best time to visit Vardø?
The best time to visit Vardø is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Vardø?
The sea temperature in Vardø ranges from 3.5 °C in April to 10.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vardø in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vardø?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 12 °C and nights around 8 °C. February is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Vardø?
Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 72 mm. The driest month is February with 43 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vardø get?
Vardø gets around 1,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.1 hours a day; in January there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Vardø in?
Vardø is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vardø?
A nonstop flight from London to Vardø takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,640 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vardø?
Vardø has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 26, summer holidays 47, October half-term 5, Christmas holidays 8.