AI-generatedÖstersund at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,640 h
- Rain a year
- 675 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 328 m
Climate in Östersund
Östersund 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 −2 °C. With around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year, Östersund is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Östersund
The best time to visit Östersund is from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation.
Östersund through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Östersund in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 2–13 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Östersund in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–20 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Östersund in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 2–13 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Östersund in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–−1 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun
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 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 6°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 6°
- Evening, 20:00: about 4°
- Night, 23:00: about 3°
07:4617:48
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 07:17–08:52 · evening 16:42–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:17 · evening 18:17–18:35
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 Östersund compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 4° at the end. The days get 3.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 4° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 0° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.4 h |
What is the weather like in Östersund in October?
In October, Östersund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 3 min07:46 – 17:48
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 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 %49 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Östersund
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 Östersund: score 75 against 15. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has one more rainy day. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 75better |
| Daytime high | 7° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 2° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 64 mmbetter | 76 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Östersund month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
16January−2° · 1.0 h
In January, Östersund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in January21February−2° · 2.6 h
In February, Östersund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in February27March2° · 4.6 h
In March, Östersund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in March32April7° · 6.5 h
In April, Östersund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in April55May13° · 7.7 h
In May, Östersund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in May75June17° · 8.1 h
In June, Östersund is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in June74July20° · 7.9 h
In July, Östersund is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in July73August18° · 6.4 h
In August, Östersund is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in August44September13° · 4.4 h
In September, Östersund is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in September15October7° · 2.6 h
In October, Östersund is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in October16November2° · 1.3 h
In November, Östersund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 47 mm; on about 6 of them it snows. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in November15December−1° · 0.7 h
In December, Östersund is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 0.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Östersund.
Östersund in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Östersund
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 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−8°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September 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 | −2° | −8° | 1.0 h | 10 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | −2° | −8° | 2.6 h | 8 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 2° | −5° | 4.6 h | 8 | 33 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 7° | −1° | 6.5 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 55 | 13° | 4° | 7.7 h | 11 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 17° | 8° | 8.1 h | 12 | 76 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 20° | 11° | 7.9 h | 14 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 73 | 18° | 11° | 6.4 h | 13 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 44 | 13° | 7° | 4.4 h | 12 | 69 |
| OctoberOct | 15 | 7° | 2° | 2.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 2° | −3° | 1.3 h | 11 | 47 |
| DecemberDec | 15 | −1° | −6° | 0.7 h | 11 | 43 |
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
63.18° N, 14.64° E · 328 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sunshine hours in Östersund
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 2.6 of 10.0 hours of daylight in Östersund, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 8 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Östersund: 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, Östersund has about 11 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Östersund
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 5).
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 Östersund
How breezy and how cloudy Östersund 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 Östersund typically peaks at 16 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 75 % of the sky over Östersund: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Östersund
When Östersund 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, Östersund has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 12 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 28 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 Östersund
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Östersund 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.
Östersund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
- 15
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 16
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −1 °C by day
- 0.9 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 25 min
- Distance
- 1,580 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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Östersund compared
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Östersund vs Åre
In October Östersund has the better holiday weather (score 15 vs 9). During the day Åre is 1 °C cooler than Östersund. Åre gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Östersund | Åre |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 15 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 7° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 14 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Östersund ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Östersund
When is the best time to visit Östersund?
The best time to visit Östersund 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 Östersund?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Östersund?
The wettest month is July with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Östersund get?
Östersund gets around 1,640 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Östersund in?
Östersund is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Östersund?
A nonstop flight from London to Östersund takes about 2 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,580 km.
Which school holidays are best for Östersund?
Östersund has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during October half-term (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 59, summer holidays 73, October half-term 15, Christmas holidays 16.