AI-generatedUppsala at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 573 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Uppsala
Uppsala has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Uppsala is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 9°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 9°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
07:2617:44
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 07:00–08:24 · evening 16:46–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–07:00 · evening 18:10–18:26
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 Uppsala in October?
In October, Uppsala is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 19 min07:26 – 17:44
- 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+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %14 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %61 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Uppsala
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 3.0 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Uppsala, 29 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 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 Uppsala
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 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 Uppsala: 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, Uppsala has about 9 rainy days with 51 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Uppsala
How breezy and how cloudy Uppsala 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 Uppsala typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Uppsala: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Uppsala
When Uppsala 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, it hardly ever snows in Uppsala.
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 Uppsala
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 (−5°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 0° | −5° | 1.2 h | 9 | 37 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 0° | −5° | 2.6 h | 8 | 29 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 4° | −3° | 4.7 h | 7 | 28 |
| AprilApr | 45 | 10° | 1° | 7.1 h | 8 | 30 |
| MayMay | 73 | 15° | 6° | 8.7 h | 10 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 20° | 11° | 8.9 h | 11 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 22° | 14° | 8.9 h | 12 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 21° | 14° | 7.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 16° | 10° | 5.4 h | 8 | 47 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 9° | 5° | 3.0 h | 9 | 51 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 4° | 1° | 1.4 h | 10 | 44 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 1° | −3° | 0.9 h | 10 | 43 |
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
59.86° N, 17.64° E · 20 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Uppsala
The best time to visit Uppsala 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; the wettest month is July with 76 mm.
Uppsala through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Uppsala in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Uppsala in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Uppsala in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Uppsala in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–1 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Uppsala for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Uppsala
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 Uppsala: score 84 against 25. In June, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 25 | 84better |
| Day high | 9° | 20° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9better | 11 |
| Rainfall | 51 mmbetter | 67 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
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Uppsala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January0° · 1 h
In January, Uppsala is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 37 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in January22February0° · 3 h
In February, Uppsala is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 29 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in February29March4° · 5 h
In March, Uppsala is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 28 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in March45April10° · 7 h
In April, Uppsala is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in April73May15° · 9 h
In May, Uppsala is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in May84June20° · 9 h
In June, Uppsala is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in June82July22° · 9 h
In July, Uppsala is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 76 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in July78August21° · 8 h
In August, Uppsala is mild: 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 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in August69September16° · 5 h
In September, Uppsala is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in September25October9° · 3 h
In October, Uppsala is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in October18November4° · 1 h
In November, Uppsala is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
Uppsala in November17December1° · 1 h
In December, Uppsala is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Uppsala.
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Uppsala vs. Stockholm
In October the holiday weather in Uppsala and Stockholm is about equally good (score 25 vs. 24). During the day Stockholm is 1 °C warmer than Uppsala.
| in October | Uppsala | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 25 | 24 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 10° |
| Sea | – | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Uppsala ranks 4 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4UppsalaThis page9°25
- 5Stockholm10°10°24
- 6Västerås9°24
- 7Jönköping10°24
- 8Växjö10°24
Planning a trip to Uppsala
Weather for your travel dates
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Uppsala 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.
Uppsala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 40
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 8 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,460 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 Uppsala
When is the best time to visit Uppsala?
The best time to visit Uppsala 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 Uppsala?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Uppsala?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 76 mm. The driest month is March with 28 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Uppsala get?
Uppsala gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Uppsala in?
Uppsala uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Uppsala?
A nonstop flight from London to Uppsala takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,460 km.
Which school holidays are best for Uppsala?
Uppsala has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 40, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 19.
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