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Sweden Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sweden in October.

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Stockholm Gothenburg Visby Simrishamn

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 to Expect 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 (34°F) and mild in Malmö at 13°C (55°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Malmö and -4°C (25°F) 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 (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Kyrkesund with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Stockholm sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Sweden by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Sweden - and find the best time to visit. (based on Stockholm)

January2°C (36°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sweden in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sweden.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sweden

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Sweden?

Temperature range in Sweden (October)

Precipitation variation in Sweden (October)

Stockholm

In October Stockholm generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
98 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Stockholm →

Gothenburg

In October Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Visby

In October Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
105 hours
43 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Visby →

Malmö

In October Malmö generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
112 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In October Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
158 hours
103 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Simrishamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sweden.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sweden in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Gothenburg 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Visby 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Simrishamn 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Östersund 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Kiruna 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Sweden weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sweden in October?

Expect mixed weather across Sweden in October. The popular destination of Stockholm averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Sweden in October?

Stockholm averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

Does Sweden get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Stockholm averages just 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Sweden.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Sweden?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Sweden with often mixed weather in Stockholm.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Stockholm. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less favorable 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.

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