Norrbotten Weather in October

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

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Kiruna Arjeplog Abisko Arvidsjaur

Are you planning a trip a to Norrbotten, Sweden in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Norrbotten in October

Norrbotten, Sweden is a region in Sweden. October in Norrbotten generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Abisko at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Piteå at 7°C (45°F). At night it cools down to 1°C (34°F) in Piteå and -4°C (25°F) in Abisko. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Norrbotten, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pajala with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Abisko with 85 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Norrbotten by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norrbotten — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kiruna)

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norrbotten in October

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

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 Norrbotten

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

Temperature range in Norrbotten (October)

Precipitation variation in Norrbotten (October)

Kiruna

In October Kiruna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kiruna →

Arjeplog

In October Arjeplog generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Arjeplog →

Abisko

In October Abisko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Abisko →

Arvidsjaur

In October Arvidsjaur generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Arvidsjaur →

Boden

In October Boden generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Boden →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Arjeplog 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Abisko 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Arvidsjaur 5°C (41°F) -2°C (28°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Boden 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Gällivare 4°C (39°F) -3°C (27°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

Norrbotten weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norrbotten, Sweden in October?

Norrbotten, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kiruna average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -3°C (27°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Norrbotten, Sweden in October?

Kiruna averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in October, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

Does Norrbotten, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Norrbotten, Sweden during October, with Kiruna averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Norrbotten, Sweden?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Norrbotten, Sweden with often poor weather in Kiruna.

On average, the best time to visit Norrbotten, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Kiruna. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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