AI-generatedHärnösand at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 659 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Härnösand
Härnösand has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Härnösand is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Härnösand
The best time to visit Härnösand is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. The wettest month is October with 76 mm of precipitation.
Härnösand through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Härnösand in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–13 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Härnösand in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–21 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Härnösand in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 3–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Härnösand in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −1–1 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
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: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 5°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:3117:37
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 07:03–08:36 · evening 16:32–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–07:03 · evening 18:05–18:23
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 Härnösand 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 6° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 7°. The days get 3.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 11° | 6° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 0° |
| Sea | 11° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.5 h |
What is the weather like in Härnösand in October?
In October, Härnösand is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 6 min07:31 – 17:37
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %45 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Härnösand
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 Härnösand: score 42 against 10. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 42better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 13° |
| Sea | 8.9° | 15.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 9.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 67 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Härnösand month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−1° · Sea 2° · 1.3 h
In January, Härnösand is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 56 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in January14February−1° · Sea 1° · 3.1 h
In February, Härnösand is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 38 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in February23March3° · Sea 1° · 5.2 h
In March, Härnösand is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 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 Härnösand.
Härnösand in March29April8° · Sea 2° · 7.1 h
In April, Härnösand is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in April33May13° · Sea 5° · 8.8 h
In May, Härnösand is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in May33June18° · Sea 11° · 9.6 h
In June, Härnösand is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in June42July21° · Sea 15° · 9.2 h
In July, Härnösand is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Härnösand – and yet one of the best months here.
Härnösand in July29August20° · Sea 16° · 7.6 h
In August, Härnösand is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in August19September15° · Sea 13° · 5.5 h
In September, Härnösand is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in September10October8° · Sea 9° · 3.4 h
In October, Härnösand is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in October9November3° · Sea 6° · 1.6 h
In November, Härnösand is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 65 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand in November9December1° · Sea 4° · 0.9 h
In December, Härnösand is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Härnösand.
Härnösand 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 Härnösand
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | −1° | −7° | 1.9° | 1.3 h | 11 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | −1° | −8° | 0.9° | 3.1 h | 9 | 38 |
| MarchMar | 23 | 3° | −5° | 0.9° | 5.2 h | 7 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 8° | −1° | 2.0° | 7.1 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 33 | 13° | 4° | 5.1° | 8.8 h | 8 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 18° | 9° | 10.5° | 9.6 h | 9 | 51 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 21° | 13° | 15.3° | 9.2 h | 11 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 20° | 12° | 16.1° | 7.6 h | 11 | 75 |
| SeptemberSep | 19 | 15° | 7° | 13.2° | 5.5 h | 10 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 8° | 2° | 8.9° | 3.4 h | 12 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 3° | −2° | 5.8° | 1.6 h | 12 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 1° | −6° | 3.5° | 0.9 h | 12 | 58 |
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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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Härnösand
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 7.7 – 10.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Härnösand ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 16.1 °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 October to February 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 14.8 and 17.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 1.9° | 0.6° | 3.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 0.9° | −0.2° | 1.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 0.9° | 0.2° | 1.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.0° | 1.2° | 2.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 5.1° | 4.5° | 5.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.5° | 9.0° | 12.6° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.3° | 13.9° | 17.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.1° | 14.8° | 17.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.2° | 11.6° | 14.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 8.9° | 7.7° | 10.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 5.8° | 4.6° | 6.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 3.5° | 1.9° | 4.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Härnösand
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 3.4 of 10.1 hours of daylight in Härnösand, 34 % 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 Härnösand: 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, Härnösand has about 12 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Härnösand
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 Härnösand
How breezy and how cloudy Härnösand 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 Härnösand typically peaks at 24 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Härnösand: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Härnösand
When Härnösand 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, Härnösand has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 3 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 10 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 Härnösand
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Härnösand 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.
Härnösand has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 33
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 30 min
- Distance
- 1,650 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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Härnösand vs Kramfors
In October the holiday weather in Härnösand and Kramfors is about equally good (score 10 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Kramfors as in Härnösand. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Härnösand | Kramfors |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Härnösand ranks 29 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sigtuna10°31
- 2Mariefred11°31
- 3Uppsala10°29
- 4Stockholm11°10°28
- 5Eskilstuna10°28
- 6Västerås10°27
- 7Örebro10°27
- 8Fagersta10°25
- 29HärnösandThis page8°9°10
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Frequently asked questions about Härnösand
When is the best time to visit Härnösand?
The best time to visit Härnösand 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 Härnösand?
The sea temperature in Härnösand ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 16.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Härnösand in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Härnösand?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Härnösand?
The wettest month is October with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Härnösand get?
Härnösand gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Härnösand in?
Härnösand is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Härnösand?
A nonstop flight from London to Härnösand takes about 2 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,650 km.
Which school holidays are best for Härnösand?
Härnösand has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 33, summer holidays 34, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 10.