AI-generatedKarlstad at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 774 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 58 m
Climate in Karlstad
Karlstad has warm to hot 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 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Karlstad is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4118:02
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 07:16–08:39 · evening 17:04–18:27
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:00–07:16 · evening 18:27–18:43
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.
What is the weather like in Karlstad in October?
In October, Karlstad is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Karlstad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 21 min07:41 – 18:02
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %15 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %41 %
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
Sunshine hours in Karlstad
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 3.2 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Karlstad, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Karlstad
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 it, 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.
Rain in Karlstad: 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, Karlstad has about 12 rainy days with 76 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Karlstad
How breezy and how cloudy Karlstad 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 Karlstad typically peaks at 22 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Karlstad: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Karlstad
When Karlstad 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, it hardly ever snows in Karlstad.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Karlstad
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 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−5°), 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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16 | −1° | −5° | 1.6 h | 10 | 56 |
| FebruaryFeb | 20 | 0° | −5° | 2.8 h | 9 | 42 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 4° | −2° | 5.2 h | 8 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 42 | 10° | 2° | 6.9 h | 8 | 40 |
| MayMay | 68 | 15° | 7° | 8.6 h | 11 | 61 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 19° | 12° | 9.1 h | 11 | 74 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 21° | 14° | 8.8 h | 13 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 20° | 14° | 7.3 h | 14 | 98 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 16° | 10° | 5.6 h | 11 | 73 |
| OctoberOct | 20 | 10° | 6° | 3.2 h | 12 | 76 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 5° | 2° | 1.6 h | 12 | 64 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 1° | −3° | 1.2 h | 12 | 63 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
59.38° N, 13.50° E · 58 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Karlstad
The best time to visit Karlstad is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to November; the wettest month is August with 98 mm.
Karlstad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Karlstad in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Karlstad in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Karlstad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–16 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Karlstad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–1 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Karlstad for you.
Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Karlstad
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 Karlstad: score 84 against 20. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 20 | 84better |
| Day high | 10° | 19° |
| Night low | 6° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 9.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 76 mm | 74 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Karlstad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January0° · 2 h
In January, Karlstad is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 56 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in January20February0° · 3 h
In February, Karlstad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in February30March4° · 5 h
In March, Karlstad is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in March42April10° · 7 h
In April, Karlstad is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in April68May15° · 9 h
In May, Karlstad is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in May84June19° · 9 h
In June, Karlstad is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in June80July21° · 9 h
In July, Karlstad is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in July73August20° · 7 h
In August, Karlstad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in August62September16° · 6 h
In September, Karlstad is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in September20October10° · 3 h
In October, Karlstad is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Karlstad.
Karlstad in October12November5° · 2 h
In November, Karlstad is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlstad.
Karlstad in November14December1° · 1 h
In December, Karlstad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Karlstad.
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Karlstad vs. Örebro
In October the holiday weather in Karlstad and Örebro is about equally good (score 20 vs. 22). During the day it is about as warm in Örebro as in Karlstad.
| in October | Karlstad | Örebro |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 20 | 22 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Karlstad ranks 11 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5Västerås9°24
- 6Jönköping10°24
- 7Gothenburg11°12°24
- 8Stockholm10°10°24
- 11KarlstadThis page10°20
Planning a trip to Karlstad
Weather for your travel dates
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Karlstad 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.
Karlstad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 20
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.4 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
- Distance
- 1,240 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.
Frequently asked questions about Karlstad
When is the best time to visit Karlstad?
The best time to visit Karlstad 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 Karlstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Karlstad?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to November; the wettest month is August with 98 mm. The driest month is March with 37 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Karlstad get?
Karlstad gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Karlstad in?
Karlstad uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Karlstad?
A nonstop flight from London to Karlstad takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,240 km.
Which school holidays are best for Karlstad?
Karlstad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 15.
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