AI-generatedFalkenberg at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,800 h
- Rain a year
- 919 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Falkenberg
Falkenberg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year, Falkenberg is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Falkenberg
The best time to visit Falkenberg is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.5 °C. Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to January; the wettest month is August with 112 mm.
Falkenberg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Falkenberg in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–16 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Falkenberg in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Falkenberg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Falkenberg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – 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: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4118:11
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 07:17–08:34 · evening 17:18–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:17 · evening 18:34–18:49
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 Falkenberg compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 10°. The days get 2.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 14° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.3 h |
What is the weather like in Falkenberg in October?
In October, Falkenberg is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min07:41 – 18:11
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %19 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Falkenberg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Falkenberg: score 41 against 4. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 41better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 18.0° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 105 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Falkenberg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January3° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In January, Falkenberg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 72 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in January10February3° · Sea 2° · 2.4 h
In February, Falkenberg is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in February18March5° · Sea 3° · 4.7 h
In March, Falkenberg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in March25April11° · Sea 7° · 6.9 h
In April, Falkenberg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in April26May16° · Sea 11° · 8.5 h
In May, Falkenberg is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in May25June19° · Sea 15° · 8.5 h
In June, Falkenberg is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in June41July22° · Sea 18° · 8.3 h
In July, Falkenberg is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Falkenberg – and yet one of the best months here.
Falkenberg in July35August21° · Sea 19° · 7.1 h
In August, Falkenberg is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in August16September17° · Sea 16° · 5.3 h
In September, Falkenberg is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in September4October12° · Sea 12° · 3.1 h
In October, Falkenberg is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in October8November7° · Sea 8° · 1.5 h
In November, Falkenberg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in November6December4° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h
In December, Falkenberg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkenberg.
Falkenberg in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Falkenberg
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 3° | −1° | 2.9° | 1.5 h | 13 | 72 |
| FebruaryFeb | 10 | 3° | −1° | 2.1° | 2.4 h | 11 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 5° | 0° | 3.1° | 4.7 h | 10 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 11° | 4° | 6.7° | 6.9 h | 10 | 48 |
| MayMay | 26 | 16° | 8° | 11.4° | 8.5 h | 13 | 67 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 19° | 12° | 15.4° | 8.5 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 22° | 15° | 18.0° | 8.3 h | 15 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 21° | 15° | 18.5° | 7.1 h | 16 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 16 | 17° | 11° | 15.9° | 5.3 h | 12 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 12° | 7° | 12.0° | 3.1 h | 15 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 7° | 4° | 8.4° | 1.5 h | 13 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 4° | 1° | 5.0° | 1.1 h | 14 | 77 |
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
56.91° N, 12.49° E · 15 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sea temperature in Falkenberg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.7 – 12.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Falkenberg ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.6 and 19.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.9° | 0.3° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.1° | 0.6° | 3.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.1° | 0.9° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.7° | 5.2° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.4° | 10.3° | 12.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.4° | 14.0° | 16.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.0° | 16.3° | 19.6° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.5° | 17.6° | 19.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.8° | 17.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 10.7° | 12.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.4° | 6.9° | 10.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.0° | 3.1° | 6.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Falkenberg
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 10.5 hours of daylight in Falkenberg, 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 Falkenberg: 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, Falkenberg has about 15 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Falkenberg
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
- about 110 min
- 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 Falkenberg
How breezy and how cloudy Falkenberg 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 Falkenberg typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Falkenberg: 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 Falkenberg
Snow is possible in Falkenberg, 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 Falkenberg.
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 Falkenberg
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Falkenberg 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.
Falkenberg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 13 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,030 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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Falkenberg vs Varberg
In October the holiday weather in Falkenberg and Varberg is about equally good (score 4 vs 3). During the day it is about as warm in Varberg as in Falkenberg. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Falkenberg | Varberg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 3 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Falkenberg ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kristianstad13°38
- 2Malmö13°12°38
- 3Lund12°35
- 4Älmhult11°32
- 5Vimmerby11°31
- 6Gothenburg12°12°29
- 7Växjö11°28
- 8Jönköping11°27
- 30FalkenbergThis page12°12°4
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Frequently asked questions about Falkenberg
When is the best time to visit Falkenberg?
The best time to visit Falkenberg is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Falkenberg?
The sea temperature in Falkenberg ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 18.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Falkenberg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Falkenberg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Falkenberg?
Rain is frequent from May to June and from August to January; the wettest month is August with 112 mm. The driest month is March with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Falkenberg get?
Falkenberg gets around 1,800 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Falkenberg in?
Falkenberg is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Falkenberg?
A nonstop flight from London to Falkenberg takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Falkenberg?
Falkenberg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 37) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 26, summer holidays 37, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 7.