AI-generatedArvika at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,810 h
- Rain a year
- 798 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Arvika
Arvika has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year, Arvika is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Arvika
The best time to visit Arvika is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. The wettest month is July with 99 mm of precipitation.
Arvika through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arvika in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–17 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Arvika in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 21–23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Arvika in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Arvika in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–1 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 30 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 – 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
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:4618:05
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 07:20–08:44 · evening 17:07–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:04–07:20 · evening 18:31–18:47
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 Arvika compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.0 h |
What is the weather like in Arvika in October?
In October, Arvika is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 19 min07:46 – 18:05
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 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 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %48 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Arvika
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 Arvika: score 81 against 27. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 10° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 69 mmbetter | 88 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Arvika month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January0° · 1.6 h
In January, Arvika is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in January20February1° · 2.8 h
In February, Arvika is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in February30March6° · 5.1 h
In March, Arvika is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in March52April12° · 6.7 h
In April, Arvika is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in April80May17° · 8.2 h
In May, Arvika is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in May81June21° · 8.7 h
In June, Arvika is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in June78July23° · 8.3 h
In July, Arvika is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in July72August22° · 6.9 h
In August, Arvika is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in August73September17° · 5.3 h
In September, Arvika is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in September27October10° · 3.0 h
In October, Arvika is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in October14November5° · 1.6 h
In November, Arvika is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in November15December1° · 1.2 h
In December, Arvika is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Arvika.
Arvika in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 23°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arvika
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 3°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−7°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | 16 | 0° | −6° | 1.6 h | 10 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 1° | −7° | 2.8 h | 9 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 6° | −4° | 5.1 h | 8 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 52 | 12° | 0° | 6.7 h | 9 | 45 |
| MayMay | 80 | 17° | 5° | 8.2 h | 12 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 9° | 8.7 h | 12 | 88 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 23° | 11° | 8.3 h | 13 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 22° | 11° | 6.9 h | 14 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 17° | 7° | 5.3 h | 11 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.0 h | 11 | 69 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 5° | −1° | 1.6 h | 11 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | 1° | −5° | 1.2 h | 11 | 59 |
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
59.66° N, 12.59° E · 52 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sunshine1,810 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Arvika
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 10.3 hours of daylight in Arvika, 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.
Rain798 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Arvika: 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, Arvika has about 11 rainy days with 69 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 6 in June
UV index in Arvika
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 & cloudsWindiest in January: 17 km/h
Wind and clouds in Arvika
How breezy and how cloudy Arvika 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 Arvika typically peaks at 16 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 Arvika: 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.
SnowChance of snow up to 86% in January
Snow in Arvika
When Arvika 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, it hardly ever snows in Arvika.
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 Arvika
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Arvika 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.
Arvika has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16).
- 45
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,220 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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Arvika vs Karlstad
In October the holiday weather in Arvika and Karlstad is about equally good (score 27 vs 24). During the day it is about as warm in Karlstad as in Arvika.
| in October | Arvika | Karlstad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Arvika ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Vänersborg11°29
- 3Kumla11°29
- 4Katrineholm11°29
- 5Gothenburg12°12°29
- 6Vadstena11°28
- 7Eskilstuna10°28
- 8ArvikaThis page10°27
Places nearby4 places within 107 km
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Frequently asked questions about Arvika
When is the best time to visit Arvika?
The best time to visit Arvika 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 Arvika?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Arvika?
The wettest month is July with 99 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 38 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arvika get?
Arvika gets around 1,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Arvika in?
Arvika is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Arvika?
A nonstop flight from London to Arvika takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,220 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arvika?
Arvika has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 45, May half-term 80, summer holidays 74, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 16.