AI-generatedNyköping at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,910 h
- Rain a year
- 625 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Nyköping
Nyköping has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year, Nyköping is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Nyköping
The best time to visit Nyköping is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 77 mm.
Nyköping through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Nyköping in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–14 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Nyköping in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Nyköping in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Nyköping in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – 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: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2617:49
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 07:01–08:22 · evening 16:53–18:14
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:45–07:01 · evening 18:14–18:30
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 Nyköping compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 8° at the end. The sea cools from 12° to 9°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 12° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Nyköping in October?
In October, Nyköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 23 min07:26 – 17:49
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Nyköping
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Nyköping: score 44 against 11. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 44better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sea | 10.3° | 16.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 77 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Nyköping month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January2° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In January, Nyköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in January13February2° · Sea 2° · 2.7 h
In February, Nyköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 35 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in February22March5° · Sea 2° · 4.9 h
In March, Nyköping is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in March29April9° · Sea 4° · 7.1 h
In April, Nyköping is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in April31May14° · Sea 8° · 8.9 h
In May, Nyköping is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in May31June19° · Sea 13° · 9.1 h
In June, Nyköping is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in June44July22° · Sea 17° · 9.0 h
In July, Nyköping is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Nyköping – and yet one of the best months here.
Nyköping in July38August21° · Sea 17° · 7.7 h
In August, Nyköping is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in August22September17° · Sea 15° · 5.7 h
In September, Nyköping is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in September11October11° · Sea 10° · 3.2 h
In October, Nyköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in October10November6° · Sea 7° · 1.6 h
In November, Nyköping is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in November8December3° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h
In December, Nyköping is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 55 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Nyköping.
Nyköping in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Nyköping
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 (−3°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 2° | −3° | 3.0° | 1.5 h | 10 | 45 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 2° | −3° | 2.1° | 2.7 h | 9 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 5° | −1° | 2.1° | 4.9 h | 7 | 32 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 9° | 2° | 3.7° | 7.1 h | 7 | 32 |
| MayMay | 31 | 14° | 6° | 7.6° | 8.9 h | 10 | 48 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 19° | 11° | 12.8° | 9.1 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 22° | 14° | 16.7° | 9.0 h | 12 | 77 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 21° | 13° | 17.3° | 7.7 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 17° | 10° | 14.5° | 5.7 h | 9 | 53 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 11° | 6° | 10.3° | 3.2 h | 11 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 6° | 2° | 7.2° | 1.6 h | 11 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 3° | −1° | 4.8° | 1.1 h | 12 | 55 |
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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Nyköping
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.1 – 12.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Nyköping ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 17.3 °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 15.3 and 19.1 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.0° | 1.7° | 4.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.1° | 0.6° | 3.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.1° | 0.7° | 3.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.7° | 2.6° | 4.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.6° | 6.2° | 8.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.8° | 11.6° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.7° | 15.0° | 17.9° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.3° | 15.3° | 19.1° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.5° | 13.0° | 16.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.3° | 8.1° | 12.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.2° | 6.3° | 8.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.8° | 3.8° | 5.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Nyköping
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 10.4 hours of daylight in Nyköping, 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
Rain in Nyköping: 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, Nyköping has about 11 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Nyköping
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Nyköping
How breezy and how cloudy Nyköping 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 Nyköping typically peaks at 23 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: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Nyköping: 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
Snow in Nyköping
Snow is possible in Nyköping, 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 Nyköping.
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 Nyköping
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Nyköping 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.
Nyköping has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 40
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,370 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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Nyköping vs Trosa
In October the holiday weather in Nyköping and Trosa is about equally good (score 11 vs 12). During the day it is about as warm in Trosa as in Nyköping. The sea in Trosa is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Nyköping | Trosa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 12 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 10° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
Through the year
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Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Nyköping ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 7Växjö11°28
- 8Västerås10°27
- 26NyköpingThis page11°10°11
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Frequently asked questions about Nyköping
When is the best time to visit Nyköping?
The best time to visit Nyköping is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Nyköping?
The sea temperature in Nyköping ranges from 2.1 °C in February to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Nyköping in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Nyköping?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Nyköping?
Rain is frequent in December; the wettest month is July with 77 mm. The driest month is March with 32 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Nyköping get?
Nyköping gets around 1,910 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Nyköping in?
Nyköping is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Nyköping?
A nonstop flight from London to Nyköping takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,370 km.
Which school holidays are best for Nyköping?
Nyköping has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 40) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 31, summer holidays 40, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.