AI-generatedUddevalla at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 870 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Uddevalla
Uddevalla 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 3 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Uddevalla is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Uddevalla
The best time to visit Uddevalla is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is frequent from May to June, in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 96 mm.
Uddevalla through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uddevalla in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Uddevalla in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 20–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Uddevalla in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Uddevalla in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jun, Aug, Oct – 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
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4518:10
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 07:21–08:41 · evening 17:15–18:35
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:21 · evening 18:35–18:50
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 Uddevalla 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 9° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.1 h |
What is the weather like in Uddevalla in October?
In October, Uddevalla is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 25 min07:45 – 18:10
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %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 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %27 %
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 Uddevalla
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 Uddevalla: score 47 against 7. In July, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 47better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.2° | 17.3° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Uddevalla month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January3° · Sea 4° · 1.7 h
In January, Uddevalla is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 69 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in January12February3° · Sea 3° · 2.6 h
In February, Uddevalla is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 54 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in February19March6° · Sea 4° · 5.0 h
In March, Uddevalla is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in March25April12° · Sea 7° · 7.0 h
In April, Uddevalla is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in April27May17° · Sea 11° · 8.7 h
In May, Uddevalla is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in May33June20° · Sea 15° · 8.8 h
In June, Uddevalla is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in June47July22° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In July, Uddevalla is warm: daytime highs average 22 °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 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Uddevalla – and yet one of the best months here.
Uddevalla in July38August22° · Sea 18° · 7.4 h
In August, Uddevalla is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in August17September17° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h
In September, Uddevalla is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in September7October12° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h
In October, Uddevalla is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in October8November7° · Sea 9° · 1.6 h
In November, Uddevalla is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in November8December4° · Sea 6° · 1.2 h
In December, Uddevalla is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 73 mm; on about 3 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uddevalla.
Uddevalla in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Uddevalla
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 (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 | 9 | 3° | −2° | 4.0° | 1.7 h | 12 | 69 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −3° | 2.9° | 2.6 h | 10 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 6° | −1° | 3.6° | 5.0 h | 9 | 45 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 12° | 3° | 6.6° | 7.0 h | 10 | 49 |
| MayMay | 27 | 17° | 7° | 10.9° | 8.7 h | 12 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 20° | 11° | 14.6° | 8.8 h | 13 | 84 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 22° | 13° | 17.3° | 8.9 h | 14 | 93 |
| AugustAug | 38 | 22° | 13° | 17.9° | 7.4 h | 14 | 96 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 17° | 10° | 15.7° | 5.6 h | 12 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 7 | 12° | 6° | 12.2° | 3.4 h | 14 | 92 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 7° | 2° | 9.1° | 1.6 h | 13 | 72 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 4° | −1° | 6.0° | 1.2 h | 13 | 73 |
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 in Uddevalla
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.9 – 13.2 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Uddevalla ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 17.9 °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 October 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 17.0 and 18.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.0° | 2.1° | 5.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.9° | 1.0° | 4.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.6° | 1.1° | 4.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.6° | 5.0° | 7.7° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.9° | 9.9° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.2° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.3° | 15.7° | 18.8° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 17.9° | 17.0° | 18.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.7° | 14.5° | 16.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.2° | 10.9° | 13.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 7.9° | 10.5° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.0° | 4.0° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Uddevalla
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 3.4 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Uddevalla, 33 % 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 in Uddevalla: 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, Uddevalla has about 14 rainy days with 92 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Uddevalla
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 and clouds in Uddevalla
How breezy and how cloudy Uddevalla 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 Uddevalla typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Uddevalla: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 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 Uddevalla
Snow is possible in Uddevalla, 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 Uddevalla.
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 Uddevalla
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Uddevalla 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.
Uddevalla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).
- 23
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.5 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 50 min
- Distance
- 1,100 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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Uddevalla vs Trollhättan
In October the holiday weather in Uddevalla and Trollhättan is about equally good (score 7 vs 7). During the day Trollhättan is 1 °C cooler than Uddevalla.
| in October | Uddevalla | Trollhättan |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 7 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Uddevalla ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kristianstad13°38
- 2Älmhult11°32
- 3Vimmerby11°31
- 4Linköping11°30
- 5Gothenburg12°12°29
- 6Växjö11°28
- 7Eskilstuna10°28
- 8Trollhättan11°27
- 23UddevallaThis page12°12°7
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Frequently asked questions about Uddevalla
When is the best time to visit Uddevalla?
The best time to visit Uddevalla 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 Uddevalla?
The sea temperature in Uddevalla ranges from 2.9 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Uddevalla in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Uddevalla?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Uddevalla?
Rain is frequent from May to June, in August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 96 mm. The driest month is March with 45 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uddevalla get?
Uddevalla gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Uddevalla in?
Uddevalla is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Uddevalla?
A nonstop flight from London to Uddevalla takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,100 km.
Which school holidays are best for Uddevalla?
Uddevalla has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 41) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 23, May half-term 28, summer holidays 41, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 9.