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Weather in October in Norrbotten

Considering a trip to Norrbotten this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Norrbotten in October?

Norrbotten 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 to cold in Piteå at 7°C. At night it cools down to 1°C in Piteå and -4°C in Abisko. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Precipitation

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

For a closer look at October's conditions in Norrbotten, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Norrbotten's yearly weather, check out our Norrbotten climate page.

Where to go in Norrbotten in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Norrbotten on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Norrbotten?

Kiruna

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

Kiruna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
3°C 
72 mm 
15 days 
4°C 
-3°C 
55 mm 
16 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
47 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Kiruna

Arjeplog

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

Arjeplog
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
5°C 
76 mm 
18 days 
5°C 
-1°C 
63 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Arjeplog

Abisko

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

Abisko
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
8°C 
1°C 
101 mm 
17 days 
poor 
1°C 
-4°C 
85 mm 
17 days 
poor 
-3°C 
-9°C 
70 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Abisko

Arvidsjaur

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

Arvidsjaur
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
13°C 
4°C 
64 mm 
16 days 
5°C 
-2°C 
58 mm 
15 days 
poor 
-1°C 
-7°C 
55 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Arvidsjaur

Boden

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

Boden
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
14°C 
5°C 
63 mm 
15 days 
6°C 
-1°C 
54 mm 
15 days 
poor 
0°C 
-6°C 
59 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Boden

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

Is October the best time to visit Norrbotten?

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

On average, the best time to visit Norrbotten 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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