AI-generatedSöderköping at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 603 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Söderköping
Söderköping 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 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Söderköping is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Söderköping
The best time to visit Söderköping is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. The wettest month is July with 81 mm of precipitation.
Söderköping through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Söderköping in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Söderköping in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Söderköping in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Söderköping in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Nov – 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 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2817:52
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 07:03–08:24 · evening 16:57–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:03 · evening 18:17–18:33
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 Söderköping 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 sea cools from 12° to 9°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Sea | 12° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Söderköping in October?
In October, Söderköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °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 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 24 min07:28 – 17:52
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %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 %53 %
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 Söderköping
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 Söderköping: score 52 against 11. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 52better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sea | 10.4° | 16.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 13 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 81 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Söderköping month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January2° · Sea 3° · 1.6 h
In January, Söderköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 39 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in January15February2° · Sea 2° · 2.6 h
In February, Söderköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 8 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in February22March6° · Sea 2° · 4.9 h
In March, Söderköping is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °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 30 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in March28April12° · Sea 4° · 7.0 h
In April, Söderköping is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in April30May17° · Sea 8° · 8.6 h
In May, Söderköping is mild: daytime highs average 17 °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 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in May40June21° · Sea 13° · 8.8 h
In June, Söderköping is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in June52July23° · Sea 17° · 8.6 h
In July, Söderköping is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Söderköping – and yet one of the best months here.
Söderköping in July44August22° · Sea 17° · 7.3 h
In August, Söderköping is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in August22September17° · Sea 15° · 5.5 h
In September, Söderköping is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in September11October11° · Sea 10° · 3.2 h
In October, Söderköping is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °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 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in October11November6° · Sea 7° · 1.5 h
In November, Söderköping is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping in November11December3° · Sea 5° · 1.2 h
In December, Söderköping is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 46 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Söderköping.
Söderköping 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 Söderköping
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 (−4°), 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | 2° | −3° | 3.1° | 1.6 h | 9 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 15 | 2° | −4° | 2.2° | 2.6 h | 8 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 6° | −2° | 2.2° | 4.9 h | 7 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 28 | 12° | 2° | 3.8° | 7.0 h | 8 | 34 |
| MayMay | 30 | 17° | 6° | 7.6° | 8.6 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 40 | 21° | 11° | 12.9° | 8.8 h | 12 | 66 |
| JulyJul | 52 | 23° | 13° | 16.8° | 8.6 h | 13 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 22° | 13° | 17.4° | 7.3 h | 12 | 72 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 17° | 9° | 14.7° | 5.5 h | 9 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 11° | 5° | 10.4° | 3.2 h | 11 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 6° | 1° | 7.3° | 1.5 h | 10 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 3° | −2° | 4.9° | 1.2 h | 11 | 46 |
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
58.48° N, 16.32° E · 8 m · Europe/Stockholm
Sea temperatureUp to 17° in August
Sea temperature in Söderköping
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 8.5 – 12.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Söderköping ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.4 °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 January 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 15.8 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.1° | 2.0° | 4.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.2° | 0.8° | 3.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.2° | 0.8° | 3.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.8° | 2.7° | 4.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.6° | 6.3° | 8.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 11.6° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.8° | 15.0° | 18.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.4° | 15.8° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.7° | 13.3° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.4° | 8.5° | 12.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 6.2° | 8.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.9° | 3.8° | 5.9° | cold |
Sunshine1,850 hours a year
Sunshine hours in Söderköping
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 Söderköping, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 15 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain603 mm a year, most in July
Rain in Söderköping: 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, Söderköping has about 11 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV indexUp to 6 in June
UV index in Söderköping
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 January: 18 km/h
Wind and clouds in Söderköping
How breezy and how cloudy Söderköping 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 Söderköping typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Söderköping: 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.
SnowChance of snow up to 46% in February
Snow in Söderköping
Snow is possible in Söderköping, 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 Söderköping.
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 Söderköping
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Söderköping 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.
Söderköping has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 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
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,320 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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Söderköping vs Norrköping
In October the holiday weather in Söderköping and Norrköping is about equally good (score 11 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Norrköping as in Söderköping. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Söderköping | Norrköping |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul |
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In October, Söderköping ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Söderköping
When is the best time to visit Söderköping?
The best time to visit Söderköping 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 Söderköping?
The sea temperature in Söderköping ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 17.4 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Söderköping in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Söderköping?
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 Söderköping?
The wettest month is July with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Söderköping get?
Söderköping gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Söderköping in?
Söderköping is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Söderköping?
A nonstop flight from London to Söderköping takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Söderköping?
Söderköping has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 32, summer holidays 47, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 12.