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Hudiksvall weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Hudiksvall at a glance

Best time
Apr – Jul
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Warmest sea
Aug · 16.2°
Sunshine a year
2,020 h
Rain a year
626 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
2 m

Climate in Hudiksvall

Hudiksvall has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while February is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year, Hudiksvall is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Hudiksvall

The best time to visit Hudiksvall is from April to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. The wettest month is August with 76 mm of precipitation.

Hudiksvall through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Hudiksvall in spring

Mar – May

29

Poor

  • 4–11 °C by day
  • Sea 3 °C
  • 7.2 h of sun a day
  • 23 rainy days in all

Hudiksvall in summer

Jun – Aug

31

Poor

  • 16–20 °C by day
  • Sea 14 °C
  • 9.3 h of sun a day
  • 32 rainy days in all

Hudiksvall in autumn

Sep – Nov

14

Poor

  • 5–15 °C by day
  • Sea 9 °C
  • 3.7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Hudiksvall in winter

Dec – Feb

11

Poor

  • 1–2 °C by day
  • Sea 2 °C
  • 1.8 h of sun a day
  • 30 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

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hudiksvall for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May – July

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

11

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: April – July

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 5°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 9°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 7°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 6°

07:3217:42

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 07:05–08:35 · evening 16:39–18:10
Blue hour
Morning 06:48–07:05 · evening 18:10–18:27

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 Hudiksvall compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 12° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 7°. The days get 2.9 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high12°7°
Night-time low7°2°
Sea11°7°
Daylight11.5 h8.7 h

What is the weather like in Hudiksvall in October?

In October, Hudiksvall is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 10 min07:32 – 17:42
UV index
1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
27 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 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %44 %

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 Hudiksvall

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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May has the better holiday weather in Hudiksvall: score 34 against 11. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in May.

October vs May, Hudiksvall
MonthOctoberMay
Holiday weather score1134better
Daytime high9°11°
Night-time low5°5°
Sea8.8°5.4°
Sunshine3.5 h9.0 hbetter
Rainy days128better
Rainfall72 mm40 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Hudiksvall month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

11January1° · Sea 2° · 1.4 h

In January, Hudiksvall is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 47 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in January
14February1° · Sea 1° · 3.0 h

In February, Hudiksvall is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in February
23March4° · Sea 1° · 5.2 h

In March, Hudiksvall is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in March
30April7° · Sea 2° · 7.5 h

In April, Hudiksvall is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 33 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall – and yet one of the best months here.

Hudiksvall in April
34May11° · Sea 5° · 9.0 h

In May, Hudiksvall is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall – and yet one of the best months here.

Hudiksvall in May
32June16° · Sea 11° · 9.8 h

In June, Hudiksvall is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall – and yet one of the best months here.

Hudiksvall in June
34July20° · Sea 16° · 9.7 h

In July, Hudiksvall is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall – and yet one of the best months here.

Hudiksvall in July
27August19° · Sea 16° · 8.5 h

In August, Hudiksvall is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in August
22September15° · Sea 13° · 6.0 h

In September, Hudiksvall is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in September
11October9° · Sea 9° · 3.5 h

In October, Hudiksvall is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in October
9November5° · Sea 5° · 1.7 h

In November, Hudiksvall is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in November
9December2° · Sea 3° · 1.0 h

In December, Hudiksvall is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hudiksvall.

Hudiksvall in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Hudiksvall

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 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in February (−4°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 9°Night 5°Sea 9°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan111°−4°1.7°1.4 h1047
FebruaryFeb141°−4°0.9°3.0 h834
MarchMar234°−2°1.0°5.2 h731
AprilApr307°1°2.1°7.5 h733
MayMay3411°5°5.4°9.0 h840
JuneJun3216°10°10.7°9.8 h954
JulyJul3420°14°15.5°9.7 h1168
AugustAug2719°13°16.2°8.5 h1276
SeptemberSep2215°9°13.2°6.0 h1055
OctoberOct119°5°8.8°3.5 h1272
NovemberNov95°1°5.4°1.7 h1263
DecemberDec92°−2°3.1°1.0 h1254

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

61.73° N, 17.11° E · 2 m · Europe/Stockholm

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Hudiksvall

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October8.8°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 7.8 – 10.2 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 8.8°8 in 10 years 7.8° – 10.2°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Hudiksvall ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 16.2 °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 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 17.5 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan1.7°0.7°2.7°cold
FebruaryFeb0.9°0.1°1.9°cold
MarchMar1.0°0.4°1.8°cold
AprilApr2.1°1.3°3.1°cold
MayMay5.4°4.3°6.2°cold
JuneJun10.7°9.2°12.7°cold
JulyJul15.5°14.0°17.0°cold
AugustAug16.2°14.8°17.5°cold
SeptemberSep13.2°11.9°14.6°cold
OctoberOct8.8°7.8°10.2°cold
NovemberNov5.4°4.4°6.5°cold
DecemberDec3.1°2.1°3.9°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Hudiksvall

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,020 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 9.8 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.0 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 10.2 hShare of daylight 34 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Hudiksvall, 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 Hudiksvall: 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.

Per year
626 mm on 118 days
Wettest month
Aug · 76 mm
Driest month
Mar · 31 mm
OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 72 mm

In October, Hudiksvall has about 12 rainy days with 72 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Hudiksvall

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 Hudiksvall

How breezy and how cloudy Hudiksvall 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.

Year average
25 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 29 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 22 km/h
OctoberWind 27 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Hudiksvall typically peaks at 27 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.

Year average
66 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 58 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 68 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Hudiksvall: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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 Hudiksvall

When Hudiksvall 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 days a year
33 days
Fresh snow a year
116 cm
Snowy months
Dec – Feb

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 1Fresh snow 2 cmChance of snow 8 / 100

In October, Hudiksvall has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 2 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 Hudiksvall

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Hudiksvall 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.

Hudiksvall has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 6 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 6.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    34

    PoorBest holidays

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    29

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 16 °C
    • 8.9 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    11

    Poor

    • 9 °C by day
    • Sea 9 °C
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    10

    Poor

    • 1 °C by day
    • Sea 2 °C
    • 1.2 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 25 min
Distance
1,560 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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Hudiksvall vs Söderhamn

In October the holiday weather in Hudiksvall and Söderhamn is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day Söderhamn is 1 °C warmer than Hudiksvall. The sea is about equally warm. Söderhamn gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Hudiksvall vs Söderhamn, in October
in OctoberHudiksvallSöderhamn
Holiday weather score1111
Daytime high9°10°
Sea9°9°
Sunshine4 h3 h
Rainy days1211
Best timeApr – JulJul

Through the year

OctoberHudiksvall 9°Söderhamn 10°
HudiksvallSöderhamn
Go to Söderhamn
Ranking

Sweden in October: the best places

In October, Hudiksvall ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Sigtuna10°31
  2. 2Linköping11°30
  3. 3Uppsala10°29
  4. 4Eskilstuna10°28
  5. 5Stockholm11°10°28
  6. 6Västerås10°27
  7. 7Örebro10°27
  8. 8Fagersta10°25
  9. 23HudiksvallThis page9°9°11
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Frequently asked questions about Hudiksvall

When is the best time to visit Hudiksvall?

The best time to visit Hudiksvall is from April to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Hudiksvall?

The sea temperature in Hudiksvall ranges from 0.9 °C in February to 16.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Hudiksvall in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 8.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Hudiksvall?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. February is the coolest month at 1 °C.

When does it rain most in Hudiksvall?

The wettest month is August with 76 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 31 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Hudiksvall get?

Hudiksvall gets around 2,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.

What time zone is Hudiksvall in?

Hudiksvall is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Hudiksvall?

A nonstop flight from London to Hudiksvall takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,560 km.

Which school holidays are best for Hudiksvall?

Hudiksvall has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 34) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 34, summer holidays 29, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.