Sweden weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Sweden in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sweden in October?
The weather in Sweden in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Abisko at 1°C and moderate in Malmö at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Malmö and -4°C in Abisko.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Solna with an average of 53 mm to high rainfall in Kyrkesund with 131 mm. Stockholm experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 98 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sweden in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sweden climate page.
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Average weather in Stockholm
In October Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Gothenburg
In October Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Visby
In October Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Malmö
In October Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Simrishamn
In October Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Is October the best time to visit Sweden?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Sweden with often unpleasant weather in Stockholm.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Stockholm. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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