AI-generatedBorlänge at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 642 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 124 m
Climate in Borlänge
Borlänge has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Borlänge is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Borlänge
The best time to visit Borlänge is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. The wettest month is July with 88 mm of precipitation.
Borlänge through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Borlänge in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Borlänge in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Borlänge in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Borlänge in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, 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 – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 6°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3617:52
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 07:10–08:36 · evening 16:52–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:10 · evening 18:18–18:35
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 Borlänge compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 6° at the end. The days get 2.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 12° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.8 h |
What is the weather like in Borlänge in October?
In October, Borlänge is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 16 min07:36 – 17:52
- 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
- 72 %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 %11 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %55 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Borlänge
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 Borlänge: score 81 against 22. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 9° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 3° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 58 mmbetter | 77 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Borlänge month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January−1° · 1.7 h
In January, Borlänge is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 40 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in January23February0° · 3.1 h
In February, Borlänge is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 29 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in February31March5° · 5.0 h
In March, Borlänge is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in March47April11° · 6.8 h
In April, Borlänge is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in April71May16° · 7.9 h
In May, Borlänge is mild: daytime highs average 16 °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 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in May81June20° · 8.4 h
In June, Borlänge is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in June77July23° · 8.2 h
In July, Borlänge is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in July74August21° · 6.9 h
In August, Borlänge is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in August65September16° · 5.0 h
In September, Borlänge is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in September22October9° · 3.1 h
In October, Borlänge is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in October17November4° · 1.6 h
In November, Borlänge is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 50 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in November17December1° · 1.3 h
In December, Borlänge is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Borlänge.
Borlänge in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Borlänge
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 January (−7°), the warmest in July (12°). 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 | −1° | −7° | 1.7 h | 9 | 40 |
| FebruaryFeb | 23 | 0° | −6° | 3.1 h | 7 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 5° | −4° | 5.0 h | 7 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 11° | 0° | 6.8 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 71 | 16° | 5° | 7.9 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 20° | 9° | 8.4 h | 12 | 77 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 23° | 12° | 8.2 h | 14 | 88 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 13 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 16° | 7° | 5.0 h | 9 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 22 | 9° | 3° | 3.1 h | 10 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 17 | 4° | −1° | 1.6 h | 10 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 1° | −5° | 1.3 h | 10 | 45 |
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 Borlänge
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 3.1 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Borlänge, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Borlänge: 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, Borlänge has about 10 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Borlänge
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 and clouds in Borlänge
How breezy and how cloudy Borlänge 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 Borlänge 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 72 % of the sky over Borlänge: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Borlänge
When Borlänge 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, Borlänge has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 4 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 8 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 Borlänge
Weather for your travel dates
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Borlänge 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.
Borlänge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 22
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.5 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.
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Borlänge vs Falun
In October the holiday weather in Borlänge and Falun is about equally good (score 22 vs 23). During the day it is about as warm in Falun as in Borlänge.
| in October | Borlänge | Falun |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 22 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | May – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Borlänge ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Uppsala10°29
- 4Eskilstuna10°28
- 5Stockholm11°10°28
- 6Västerås10°27
- 7Örebro10°27
- 8Trollhättan11°27
- 16BorlängeThis page9°22
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Frequently asked questions about Borlänge
When is the best time to visit Borlänge?
The best time to visit Borlänge 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 Borlänge?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Borlänge?
The wettest month is July with 88 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Borlänge get?
Borlänge gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Borlänge in?
Borlänge is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Borlänge?
A nonstop flight from London to Borlänge takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Borlänge?
Borlänge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 73, summer holidays 75, October half-term 22, Christmas holidays 18.