AI-generatedJokkmokk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 658 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 251 m
Climate in Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at −8 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Jokkmokk is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jokkmokk
The best time to visit Jokkmokk is from June to August. The wettest month is July with 105 mm of precipitation.
Jokkmokk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jokkmokk in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- −1–12 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Jokkmokk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Jokkmokk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- −3–12 °C by day
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Jokkmokk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −8–−7 °C by day
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: 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: June – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about −3°
- Midday, 13:00: about 3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about −1°
07:3517:17
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 07:02–08:54 · evening 15:59–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:42–07:02 · evening 17:50–18:11
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 Jokkmokk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 8° at the start of the month to 0° at the end. The days get 3.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 8° | 0° |
| Night-time low | 0° | −8° |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 7.7 h |
What is the weather like in Jokkmokk in October?
In October, Jokkmokk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 42 min07:35 – 17:17
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 4 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
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jokkmokk
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 Jokkmokk: score 80 against 17. In June, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 4° | 17° |
| Night-time low | −4° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 55 mmbetter | 78 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jokkmokk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January−8° · 0.5 h
In January, Jokkmokk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in January21February−7° · 3.0 h
In February, Jokkmokk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−18 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 31 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in February32March−1° · 5.5 h
In March, Jokkmokk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 7 days, totalling 26 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in March35April5° · 6.9 h
In April, Jokkmokk is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in April54May12° · 8.0 h
In May, Jokkmokk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in May80June17° · 8.4 h
In June, Jokkmokk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in June73July20° · 7.5 h
In July, Jokkmokk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in July71August18° · 6.1 h
In August, Jokkmokk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in August44September12° · 4.7 h
In September, Jokkmokk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in September17October4° · 3.0 h
In October, Jokkmokk is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in October19November−3° · 1.1 h
In November, Jokkmokk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in November16December−7° · 0.0 h
In December, Jokkmokk is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). There is practically no direct sunshine: the sun barely rises above the horizon. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Jokkmokk.
Jokkmokk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jokkmokk
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 −4°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in January (−18°), the warmest in July (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, 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 | 20 | −8° | −18° | 0.5 h | 9 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −7° | −18° | 3.0 h | 8 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 32 | −1° | −13° | 5.5 h | 7 | 26 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 5° | −6° | 6.9 h | 8 | 35 |
| MayMay | 54 | 12° | 0° | 8.0 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 17° | 7° | 8.4 h | 13 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 10° | 7.5 h | 15 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 18° | 8° | 6.1 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 12° | 3° | 4.7 h | 11 | 66 |
| OctoberOct | 17 | 4° | −4° | 3.0 h | 10 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 19 | −4° | −11° | 1.1 h | 9 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −7° | −16° | 0.0 h | 11 | 44 |
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
66.61° N, 19.82° E · 251 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sunshine hours in Jokkmokk
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 3.0 of 9.7 hours of daylight in Jokkmokk, 31 % 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 Jokkmokk: 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, Jokkmokk has about 10 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jokkmokk
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 Jokkmokk
How breezy and how cloudy Jokkmokk 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 Jokkmokk typically peaks at 15 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 73 % of the sky over Jokkmokk: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Jokkmokk
When Jokkmokk 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, Jokkmokk has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 43 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 Jokkmokk
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Jokkmokk 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.
Jokkmokk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 17
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °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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Jokkmokk vs Gällivare
In October the holiday weather in Jokkmokk and Gällivare is about equally good (score 17 vs 17). During the day Gällivare is 1 °C cooler than Jokkmokk.
| in October | Jokkmokk | Gällivare |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 17 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 4° | 3° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Jokkmokk ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 12JokkmokkThis page4°17
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Frequently asked questions about Jokkmokk
When is the best time to visit Jokkmokk?
The best time to visit Jokkmokk is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jokkmokk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −8 °C.
When does it rain most in Jokkmokk?
The wettest month is July with 105 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jokkmokk get?
Jokkmokk gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.4 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Jokkmokk in?
Jokkmokk is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Jokkmokk?
A nonstop flight from London to Jokkmokk takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jokkmokk?
Jokkmokk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during October half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 59, summer holidays 72, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 18.