Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Jan Mayen, Norway in October
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
0.8h
Sea
4°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0.8h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Jan Mayen, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October1°C average high
October is close to Jan Mayen's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October93mm average rain
October is one of Jan Mayen's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October0.8 hours average sun
October is below Jan Mayen's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October4°C average sea
October is close to Jan Mayen's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 5°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
October14 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.