Västernorrland Weather in October

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

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Sundsvall Härnösand Örnsköldsvik Docksta

Thinking about venturing to Västernorrland, Sweden this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Västernorrland in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Sundsvall.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sundsvall with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Härnösand with 79 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Sundsvall experiences about 99 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Västernorrland by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February0°C (32°F) March4°C (39°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
Best Time to Visit Västernorrland →

Best Places to Visit in Västernorrland in October

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

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 Västernorrland

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

Temperature range in Västernorrland (October)

Precipitation variation in Västernorrland (October)

Sundsvall

In October Sundsvall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
99 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Sundsvall →

Härnösand

In October Härnösand generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
99 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Härnösand →

Örnsköldsvik

In October Örnsköldsvik 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
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Örnsköldsvik →

Docksta

In October Docksta generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Docksta →

Kramfors

In October Kramfors generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
99 hours
55 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Kramfors →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sundsvall 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Härnösand 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Örnsköldsvik 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Docksta 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kramfors 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Lugnvik 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Västernorrland weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Västernorrland, Sweden generally has poor weather conditions. Sundsvall sees daytime temperatures near 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Sundsvall peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in October, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Västernorrland, Sweden during October, with Sundsvall averaging close to 68 mm (2.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Västernorrland, Sweden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sundsvall, October may not be the ideal time to visit Västernorrland, Sweden.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Sundsvall. 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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