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Hemsedal in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing). 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) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Norway overall
Prices: Low; Norway overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNorway month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing). 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

HemsedalHighs around 8 °C (46 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 46 °F (8 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 6 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 Hemsedal, 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: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

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

January: Inside Hemsedal's best window: Dec–Mar for skiing; Jun–Aug for hiking and fishing.

Hemsedal: 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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