AI-generatedVästerås at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,770 h
- Rain a year
- 601 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Västerås
Västerås 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 1,770 hours of sunshine a year, Västerås is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.6 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°
07:3017:49
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 07:04–08:28 · evening 16:51–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:48–07:04 · evening 18:15–18:31
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 Västerås in October?
In October, Västerås 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 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 20 min07:30 – 17:49
- 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
- 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 %58 %
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 Västerås
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 Västerås, 29 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Västerås
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 Västerås: 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, Västerås has about 10 rainy days with 55 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Västerås
How breezy and how cloudy Västerås 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 Västerås typically peaks at 16 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 Västerås: 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 Västerås
When Västerås 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 Västerås.
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 Västerås
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° | 1.4 h | 9 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 1° | −5° | 2.7 h | 8 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 5° | −3° | 4.7 h | 7 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 10° | 1° | 6.8 h | 8 | 32 |
| MayMay | 73 | 16° | 7° | 8.2 h | 10 | 52 |
| JuneJun | 82 | 20° | 11° | 8.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| JulyJul | 78 | 22° | 14° | 8.1 h | 13 | 80 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 21° | 13° | 7.0 h | 12 | 77 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 16° | 10° | 5.1 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 9° | 5° | 3.0 h | 10 | 55 |
| NovemberNov | 18 | 4° | 1° | 1.4 h | 9 | 46 |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 1° | −3° | 0.9 h | 10 | 46 |
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
59.62° N, 16.55° E · 16 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Västerås
The best time to visit Västerås is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 80 mm.
Västerås through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Västerås in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Västerås in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 20–22 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Västerås in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 4–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Västerås in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–1 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Västerås for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Västerås
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 Västerås: score 82 against 24. 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 | 24 | 82better |
| Day high | 9° | 20° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 55 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, Aug – 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
Västerås month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January0° · 1 h
In January, Västerås 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 39 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in January22February1° · 3 h
In February, Västerås is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °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 30 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in February29March5° · 5 h
In March, Västerås is cold: daytime highs average 5 °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 29 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in March47April10° · 7 h
In April, Västerås is cool: 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 32 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in April73May16° · 8 h
In May, Västerås is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in May82June20° · 9 h
In June, Västerås 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 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in June78July22° · 8 h
In July, Västerås is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in July76August21° · 7 h
In August, Västerås is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in August68September16° · 5 h
In September, Västerås 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 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in September24October9° · 3 h
In October, Västerås 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 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in October18November4° · 1 h
In November, Västerås 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 9 rainy days and 46 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
Västerås in November17December1° · 1 h
In December, Västerås 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 46 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västerås.
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Västerås vs. Uppsala
In October the holiday weather in Västerås and Uppsala is about equally good (score 24 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Uppsala as in Västerås.
| in October | Västerås | Uppsala |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 24 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 9° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Västerås ranks 5 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5VästeråsThis page9°24
- 6Stockholm10°10°24
- 7Jönköping10°24
- 8Växjö10°24
Planning a trip to Västerås
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Västerås 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.
Västerås has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 9 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 75
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.2 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 10 min
- Distance
- 1,390 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 Västerås
When is the best time to visit Västerås?
The best time to visit Västerås 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 Västerås?
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 Västerås?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is July with 80 mm. The driest month is March with 29 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Västerås get?
Västerås gets around 1,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Västerås in?
Västerås uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Västerås?
A nonstop flight from London to Västerås takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,390 km.
Which school holidays are best for Västerås?
Västerås has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 75, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 19.
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