AI-generatedLidköping at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,780 h
- Rain a year
- 842 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 52 m
Climate in Lidköping
Lidköping has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year, Lidköping is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lidköping
The best time to visit Lidköping is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and in September. Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 99 mm.
Lidköping through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lidköping in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–17 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Lidköping in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lidköping in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Lidköping in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:4118:05
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 07:16–08:37 · evening 17:09–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:16 · evening 18:30–18:45
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 Lidköping compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Lidköping in October?
In October, Lidköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min07:41 – 18:05
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 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+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %28 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %29 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Lidköping
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 Lidköping: score 80 against 23. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 80better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lidköping month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January2° · 1.5 h
In January, Lidköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 61 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in January17February2° · 2.4 h
In February, Lidköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 48 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in February26March5° · 4.8 h
In March, Lidköping is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in March50April11° · 6.8 h
In April, Lidköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in April76May17° · 8.2 h
In May, Lidköping is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in May80June20° · 8.5 h
In June, Lidköping is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in June78July23° · 8.3 h
In July, Lidköping is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in July73August22° · 7.1 h
In August, Lidköping is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in August67September17° · 5.2 h
In September, Lidköping is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in September23October11° · 3.1 h
In October, Lidköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 88 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in October10November6° · 1.4 h
In November, Lidköping is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 72 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in November12December3° · 1.1 h
In December, Lidköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 70 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lidköping.
Lidköping in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 23°
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lidköping
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 (−3°), the warmest in July (13°). 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 | 14 | 2° | −2° | 1.5 h | 12 | 61 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 2° | −3° | 2.4 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 5° | −1° | 4.8 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 11° | 3° | 6.8 h | 8 | 44 |
| MayMay | 76 | 17° | 7° | 8.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 20° | 11° | 8.5 h | 12 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 23° | 13° | 8.3 h | 13 | 99 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 22° | 13° | 7.1 h | 14 | 92 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 17° | 10° | 5.2 h | 11 | 74 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 11° | 5° | 3.1 h | 14 | 88 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 6° | 2° | 1.4 h | 14 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 3° | −1° | 1.1 h | 12 | 70 |
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
58.51° N, 13.16° E · 52 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sunshine1,780 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Lidköping
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 10.4 hours of daylight in Lidköping, 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.
Rain842 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Lidköping: 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, Lidköping has about 14 rainy days with 88 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 6 in June
UV index in Lidköping
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 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 & cloudsWindiest in December: 26 km/h
Wind and clouds in Lidköping
How breezy and how cloudy Lidköping 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 Lidköping typically peaks at 25 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 Lidköping: 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.
SnowChance of snow up to 45% in February
Snow in Lidköping
Snow is possible in Lidköping, 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
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- possible
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- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lidköping.
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 Lidköping
Weather for your travel dates
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Lidköping 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.
Lidköping has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 12 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 55 min
- Distance
- 1,160 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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Lidköping vs Skara
In October the holiday weather in Lidköping and Skara is about equally good (score 23 vs 23). During the day Skara is 1 °C cooler than Lidköping.
| in October | Lidköping | Skara |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
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In October, Lidköping ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Lidköping
When is the best time to visit Lidköping?
The best time to visit Lidköping is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Lidköping?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Lidköping?
Rain is frequent from October to December; the wettest month is July with 99 mm. The driest month is March with 41 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lidköping get?
Lidköping gets around 1,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Lidköping in?
Lidköping is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lidköping?
A nonstop flight from London to Lidköping takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lidköping?
Lidköping has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 77, summer holidays 75, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 13.