Västerbotten Weather in October

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

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Umeå Byske Skellefteå Karlsten

Planning a journey to Västerbotten, Sweden this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Västerbotten in October

Västerbotten, Sweden is a region in Sweden. October in Västerbotten generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Hemavan to 8°C (46°F) in Himmersundet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Himmersundet and -3°C (27°F) in Hemavan.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västerbotten, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vilhelmina with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Hemavan with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Umeå gets approximately 105 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Västerbotten in October

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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 Västerbotten

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

Temperature range in Västerbotten (October)

Precipitation variation in Västerbotten (October)

Umeå

In October Umeå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
105 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
75 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Umeå →

Byske

In October Byske generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Byske →

Skellefteå

In October Skellefteå generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Skellefteå →

Karlsten

In October Karlsten 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Karlsten →

Vilhelmina

In October Vilhelmina 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
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vilhelmina →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Umeå 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Byske 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Skellefteå 7°C (45°F) 2°C (36°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Karlsten 5°C (41°F) -1°C (30°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Vilhelmina 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kittelfjäll 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Västerbotten weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Västerbotten, Sweden brings poor weather. In Umeå, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Umeå peak at roughly 8°C (46°F) in October, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

Does Västerbotten, Sweden get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Västerbotten, Sweden during October, with Umeå averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Västerbotten, Sweden?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten, Sweden due to the typically poor weather in Umeå.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Umeå. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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