Weather in October in Sweden
Are you planning a trip a 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 mild and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very cold in Abisko at 1°C and mild in Malmö at 13°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Malmö and -4°C in Abisko.For a closer look at conditions across Sweden, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 98 hours of sunlight in Stockholm. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Sweden's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sweden climate page.
Where to go in Sweden in October
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Sweden's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.