AI-generatedAlingsås at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 876 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 66 m
Climate in Alingsås
Alingsås has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Alingsås is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Alingsås
The best time to visit Alingsås is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is August with 101 mm.
Alingsås through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alingsås in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Alingsås in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Alingsås in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Alingsås in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:4218:09
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:18–08:37 · evening 17:14–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:03–07:18 · evening 18:33–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Alingsås compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Alingsås in October?
In October, Alingsås is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min07:42 – 18:09
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %33 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Alingsås
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Alingsås: score 76 against 25. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Alingsås month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January2° · 1.5 h
In January, Alingsås is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 67 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in January16February2° · 2.4 h
In February, Alingsås is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in February25March6° · 4.6 h
In March, Alingsås is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in March48April12° · 6.5 h
In April, Alingsås is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in April73May17° · 7.9 h
In May, Alingsås is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in May76June20° · 7.9 h
In June, Alingsås is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in June75July22° · 7.8 h
In July, Alingsås is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in July68August21° · 6.5 h
In August, Alingsås is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in August65September17° · 4.8 h
In September, Alingsås is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in September25October11° · 3.0 h
In October, Alingsås is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in October12November6° · 1.3 h
In November, Alingsås is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in November12December3° · 1.0 h
In December, Alingsås is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alingsås.
Alingsås in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alingsås
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−4°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 2° | −4° | 1.5 h | 12 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 2° | −4° | 2.4 h | 11 | 55 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 6° | −2° | 4.6 h | 9 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 12° | 1° | 6.5 h | 10 | 50 |
| MayMay | 73 | 17° | 5° | 7.9 h | 12 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 76 | 20° | 9° | 7.9 h | 13 | 88 |
| JulyJul | 75 | 22° | 11° | 7.8 h | 14 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 21° | 11° | 6.5 h | 15 | 101 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 17° | 8° | 4.8 h | 12 | 77 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 11° | 4° | 3.0 h | 14 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 6° | 1° | 1.3 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 3° | −2° | 1.0 h | 13 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Alingsås
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.0 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Alingsås, 29 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Alingsås: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alingsås has about 14 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Alingsås
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Alingsås
How breezy and how cloudy Alingsås is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alingsås typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Alingsås: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Alingsås
Snow is possible in Alingsås, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Alingsås.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Alingsås
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Alingsås in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alingsås has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Sweden
- Currency
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Language
- Swedish
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +46
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Alingsås vs Borås
In October Alingsås has the better holiday weather (score 25 vs 20). During the day Borås is 1 °C cooler than Alingsås.
| in October | Alingsås | Borås |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Aug |
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Frequently asked questions about Alingsås
When is the best time to visit Alingsås?
The best time to visit Alingsås is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Alingsås?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Alingsås?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is August with 101 mm. The driest month is March with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alingsås get?
Alingsås gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Alingsås in?
Alingsås is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Alingsås?
A nonstop flight from London to Alingsås takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Alingsås?
Alingsås has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 74, summer holidays 70, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 13.