AI-generatedBoden at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 615 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Boden
Boden 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 −6 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Boden is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Boden
The best time to visit Boden is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in August. The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation.
Boden through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Boden in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 1–14 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Boden in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Boden in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 0–14 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Boden in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −5–−4 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug
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 – July
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 – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 5°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 5°
- Evening, 20:00: about 2°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:2517:12
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 06:53–08:41 · evening 15:57–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:53 · evening 17:44–18:04
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 Boden compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 9° at the start of the month to 2° at the end. The days get 3.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 9° | 2° |
| Night-time low | 2° | −4° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.9 h |
What is the weather like in Boden in October?
In October, Boden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 47 min07:25 – 17:12
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 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 %57 %
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 Boden
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 Boden: score 87 against 17. In June, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 7 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 87better |
| Daytime high | 6° | 19° |
| Night-time low | −1° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 9.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Boden month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January−5° · 0.5 h
In January, Boden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in January21February−5° · 2.6 h
In February, Boden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in February31March1° · 5.2 h
In March, Boden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in March38April7° · 7.1 h
In April, Boden is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in April72May14° · 8.8 h
In May, Boden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in May87June19° · 9.6 h
In June, Boden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in June83July22° · 9.1 h
In July, Boden is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in July77August19° · 7.2 h
In August, Boden is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in August54September14° · 4.9 h
In September, Boden is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in September17October6° · 2.9 h
In October, Boden is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in October17November0° · 1.0 h
In November, Boden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in November15December−4° · 0.0 h
In December, Boden is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 52 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Boden.
Boden in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Boden
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°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), 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 | 19 | −6° | −14° | 0.5 h | 9 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −5° | −14° | 2.6 h | 8 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 1° | −9° | 5.2 h | 7 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 38 | 7° | −3° | 7.1 h | 7 | 34 |
| MayMay | 72 | 14° | 3° | 8.8 h | 8 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 19° | 9° | 9.6 h | 10 | 62 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 22° | 11° | 9.1 h | 12 | 75 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 19° | 9° | 7.2 h | 12 | 70 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 14° | 5° | 4.9 h | 10 | 60 |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 6° | −1° | 2.9 h | 10 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | −1° | −7° | 1.0 h | 10 | 52 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −4° | −11° | 0.0 h | 11 | 52 |
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 hours in Boden
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 2.9 of 9.8 hours of daylight in Boden, 30 % 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 in Boden: 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, Boden has about 10 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Boden
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 and clouds in Boden
How breezy and how cloudy Boden 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 Boden typically peaks at 17 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 70 % of the sky over Boden: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 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 in Boden
When Boden 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, Boden has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 8 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 20 out of 100: possible.
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 Boden
Weather for your travel dates
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Boden 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.
Boden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 17
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 17
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −5 °C by day
- 0.3 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 55 min
- Distance
- 2,020 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.
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Boden compared
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Boden vs Luleå
In October the holiday weather in Boden and Luleå is about equally good (score 17 vs 17). During the day it is about as warm in Luleå as in Boden.
| in October | Boden | Luleå |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 6° | 6° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 8° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Boden ranks 11 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Uppsala10°29
- 3Stockholm11°10°28
- 4Eskilstuna10°28
- 5Västerås10°27
- 6Örebro10°27
- 7Fagersta10°25
- 8Falun9°23
- 11BodenThis page6°17
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Frequently asked questions about Boden
When is the best time to visit Boden?
The best time to visit Boden is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Boden?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −6 °C.
When does it rain most in Boden?
The wettest month is July with 75 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Boden get?
Boden gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.6 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Boden in?
Boden is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Boden?
A nonstop flight from London to Boden takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Boden?
Boden has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 75, summer holidays 79, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 17.