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Hafjell in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) / 1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Norway overall
Prices: Low; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNorway month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

HafjellHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 1 °C (34 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 34 °F (1 °C), rain on about 8 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Hafjell, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Night low
Oct: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks). Across Norway: Wet and dark in the south; mountain roads close; good aurora nights in the north.

January: Inside Hafjell's best window: Dec–Mar for snow, Jun–Aug for parks.

Hafjell: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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