SeasonMapSweden in October
October is Sweden's 8th-best month (rank 8 of 12): its 6 destinations average 58/100, led by Malmö at 67 — 11°C and 12 rainy days — while Kiruna is cooler at -2°C and scores 44.
#8 of 12 months for Sweden · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Sweden in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malmö | City | 11°C | 74 mm · 12 days | 67 tier C | — |
| 2 | Gothenburg | City | 10°C | 98 mm · 14 days | 65 tier C | — |
| 3 | Stockholm | City | 8°C | 59 mm · 9 days | 64 tier C | — |
| 4 | Åre | Ski resort | 3°C | 67 mm · 15 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 5 | Visby | Island | 9°C | 66 mm · 13 days | 54 tier D | — |
| 6 | Kiruna | City | -2°C | 51 mm · 9 days | 44 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Sweden in October
- Aurora season · Kiruna · 1 Sep – 5 Apr (usually)