October verdict

Sweden in October

Weather score20Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

8°C

Rain

60mm

Sun

2.4h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

20

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 8°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 60mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October8°C average high

October is close to Sweden's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October60mm average rain

October is wetter than Sweden's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October2.4 hours average sun

October is below Sweden's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October6°C average sea

October is close to Sweden's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October20 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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