AI-generatedLund at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 699 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 51 m
Climate in Lund
Lund has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Lund is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3618:10
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 07:13–08:27 · evening 17:19–18:33
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:13 · evening 18:33–18:47
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 Lund in October?
In October, Lund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:36 – 18:10
- 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
- 72 %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 %37 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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
Sunshine hours in Lund
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Lund, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 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 Lund
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- 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 Lund: 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, Lund has about 12 rainy days with 65 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Lund
How breezy and how cloudy Lund 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 Lund 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 72 % of the sky over Lund: 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 Lund
Snow is possible in Lund, 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
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Lund.
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 Lund
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−2°), the warmest in August (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 | 14 | 2° | −2° | 1.5 h | 12 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 3° | −2° | 2.2 h | 10 | 48 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 6° | −1° | 4.4 h | 10 | 43 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 11° | 3° | 6.8 h | 9 | 39 |
| MayMay | 69 | 16° | 7° | 8.1 h | 12 | 58 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 19° | 11° | 8.1 h | 12 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 21° | 14° | 8.0 h | 14 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 21° | 14° | 7.1 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 17° | 11° | 5.3 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 12° | 7° | 3.2 h | 12 | 65 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 7° | 3° | 1.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 4° | 0° | 1.0 h | 12 | 54 |
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
55.71° N, 13.19° E · 51 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Lund
The best time to visit Lund is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is August with 83 mm.
Lund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lund in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Lund in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Lund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Lund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Lund for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Lund
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 Lund: score 80 against 32. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 32 | 80better |
| Day high | 12° | 19° |
| Night low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 65 mm | 72 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
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Lund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January2° · 2 h
In January, Lund is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 55 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in January17February3° · 2 h
In February, Lund is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 48 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in February22March6° · 4 h
In March, Lund is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in March47April11° · 7 h
In April, Lund is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in April69May16° · 8 h
In May, Lund is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in May80June19° · 8 h
In June, Lund is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in June76July21° · 8 h
In July, Lund is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in July74August21° · 7 h
In August, Lund is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours 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 Lund.
Lund in August71September17° · 5 h
In September, Lund is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in September32October12° · 3 h
In October, Lund is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in October15November7° · 2 h
In November, Lund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
Lund in November14December4° · 1 h
In December, Lund is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 54 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Lund.
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Lund vs. Malmö
In October the holiday weather in Lund and Malmö is about equally good (score 32 vs. 35). During the day it is about as warm in Malmö as in Lund.
| in October | Lund | Malmö |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 32 | 35 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Lund ranks 2 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2LundThis page12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5Växjö10°24
- 6Gothenburg11°12°24
- 7Jönköping10°24
- 8Västerås9°24
Planning a trip to Lund
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lund 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.
Lund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- 1.3 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 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,010 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 Lund
When is the best time to visit Lund?
The best time to visit Lund 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 Lund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Lund?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and in October; the wettest month is August with 83 mm. The driest month is April with 39 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lund get?
Lund gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Lund in?
Lund uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Lund?
A nonstop flight from London to Lund takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,010 km.
Which school holidays are best for Lund?
Lund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 75) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 14.
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