When to go · Barentsburg
Barentsburg in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May (snowmobile, auroras), Jun–Aug (boat, midnight sun)). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- −4°C25°F / −8°C18°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- Low
- Norway overall
- Prices
- Low
- Norway overall
Verdict
MixedNorway month rating
Outside the best window (Mar–May (snowmobile, auroras), Jun–Aug (boat, midnight sun)). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.
Weather in October
- BarentsburgHighs around -4 °C, lows around -8 °C, rain on about 11 daysHighs around 25 °F, lows around 18 °F, rain on about 11 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Norway overall
- Low
- Prices · Norway overall
- Low
Norway overall: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast