AI-generatedÄlvdalen at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 724 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 253 m
Climate in Älvdalen
Älvdalen has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −3 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Älvdalen is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Älvdalen
The best time to visit Älvdalen is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is August with 98 mm of precipitation.
Älvdalen through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Älvdalen in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–15 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Älvdalen in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Älvdalen in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–15 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Älvdalen in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −3–−1 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 28 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
Snow
Nov – Apr
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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 7°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4317:56
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 07:16–08:45 · evening 16:54–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:16 · evening 18:23–18:39
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 Älvdalen compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 11° at the start of the month to 5° at the end. The days get 2.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 5° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −3° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.7 h |
What is the weather like in Älvdalen in October?
In October, Älvdalen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 12 min07:43 – 17:56
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Älvdalen
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 Älvdalen: score 78 against 15. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 0° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 7.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 68 mmbetter | 82 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Älvdalen month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January−3° · 1.6 h
In January, Älvdalen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in January22February−1° · 3.0 h
In February, Älvdalen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in February30March4° · 5.0 h
In March, Älvdalen is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in March42April9° · 6.7 h
In April, Älvdalen is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in April69May15° · 7.7 h
In May, Älvdalen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in May78June19° · 7.9 h
In June, Älvdalen is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in June73July22° · 7.6 h
In July, Älvdalen is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in July71August20° · 6.5 h
In August, Älvdalen is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in August63September15° · 4.8 h
In September, Älvdalen is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in September15October8° · 3.0 h
In October, Älvdalen is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in October14November2° · 1.5 h
In November, Älvdalen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen in November16December−2° · 1.1 h
In December, Älvdalen is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Älvdalen.
Älvdalen 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 Älvdalen
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 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−11°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 18 | −3° | −11° | 1.6 h | 10 | 46 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | −1° | −11° | 3.0 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 4° | −7° | 5.0 h | 7 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 9° | −3° | 6.7 h | 8 | 38 |
| MayMay | 69 | 15° | 2° | 7.7 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 19° | 7° | 7.9 h | 12 | 82 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 14 | 96 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 20° | 8° | 6.5 h | 14 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 15° | 4° | 4.8 h | 10 | 59 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 8° | 0° | 3.0 h | 11 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 2° | −5° | 1.5 h | 12 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −2° | −10° | 1.1 h | 11 | 48 |
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 Älvdalen
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 10.2 hours of daylight in Älvdalen, 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 Älvdalen: 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, Älvdalen has about 11 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Älvdalen
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 5).
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 Älvdalen
How breezy and how cloudy Älvdalen 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 Älvdalen typically peaks at 15 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 73 % of the sky over Älvdalen: 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 Älvdalen
When Älvdalen is likely to be white: 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, Älvdalen has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 7 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 out of 100: hardly any.
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 Älvdalen
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Älvdalen 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.
Älvdalen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −3 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,400 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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Älvdalen vs Mora
In October Mora has the better holiday weather (score 20 vs 15). During the day Mora is 1 °C warmer than Älvdalen.
| in October | Älvdalen | Mora |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Älvdalen ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Älvdalen
When is the best time to visit Älvdalen?
The best time to visit Älvdalen 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 Älvdalen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −3 °C.
When does it rain most in Älvdalen?
The wettest month is August with 98 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Älvdalen get?
Älvdalen gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Älvdalen in?
Älvdalen is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Älvdalen?
A nonstop flight from London to Älvdalen takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Älvdalen?
Älvdalen has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 71, summer holidays 72, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 17.