AI-generatedVästervik at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 580 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Västervik
Västervik 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 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Västervik is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Västervik
The best time to visit Västervik is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is July with 78 mm of precipitation.
Västervik through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Västervik in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Västervik in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Västervik in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–18 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Västervik in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – 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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2617:53
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 07:01–08:20 · evening 16:58–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:46–07:01 · evening 18:17–18:32
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 Västervik 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 13° to 9°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 3° |
| Sea | 13° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Västervik in October?
In October, Västervik is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 27 min07:26 – 17:53
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %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 %54 %
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 Västervik
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 Västervik: score 53 against 12. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. July has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 53better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 13° |
| Sea | 10.8° | 16.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 10better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 56 mmbetter | 78 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Västervik month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January2° · Sea 3° · 1.5 h
In January, Västervik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 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 Västervik.
Västervik in January14February3° · Sea 2° · 2.6 h
In February, Västervik is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °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 33 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in February22March6° · Sea 2° · 5.0 h
In March, Västervik is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 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 Västervik.
Västervik in March29April12° · Sea 4° · 7.5 h
In April, Västervik is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in April30May17° · Sea 8° · 8.9 h
In May, Västervik 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 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in May42June21° · Sea 13° · 9.4 h
In June, Västervik is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in June53July23° · Sea 17° · 8.9 h
In July, Västervik is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Västervik – and yet one of the best months here.
Västervik in July48August23° · Sea 18° · 7.7 h
In August, Västervik is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Västervik – and yet one of the best months here.
Västervik in August24September18° · Sea 15° · 5.9 h
In September, Västervik is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in September12October12° · Sea 11° · 3.4 h
In October, Västervik is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in October10November6° · Sea 8° · 1.6 h
In November, Västervik is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in November11December3° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h
In December, Västervik is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Västervik.
Västervik in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Västervik
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 (−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 | 12 | 2° | −3° | 3.4° | 1.5 h | 9 | 39 |
| FebruaryFeb | 14 | 3° | −3° | 2.4° | 2.6 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 6° | −2° | 2.4° | 5.0 h | 8 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 12° | 1° | 3.8° | 7.5 h | 8 | 33 |
| MayMay | 30 | 17° | 6° | 7.6° | 8.9 h | 11 | 49 |
| JuneJun | 42 | 21° | 10° | 12.9° | 9.4 h | 11 | 63 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 23° | 13° | 16.9° | 8.9 h | 12 | 78 |
| AugustAug | 48 | 23° | 12° | 17.7° | 7.7 h | 11 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 18° | 9° | 15.0° | 5.9 h | 8 | 42 |
| OctoberOct | 12 | 12° | 5° | 10.8° | 3.4 h | 10 | 56 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 6° | 2° | 7.6° | 1.6 h | 11 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 3° | −2° | 5.1° | 1.1 h | 10 | 45 |
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
Sea temperature in Västervik
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.2 – 12.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Västervik ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 17.7 °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 16.5 and 19.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.4° | 2.3° | 4.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.4° | 1.0° | 3.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.4° | 0.9° | 3.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.8° | 2.6° | 4.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.6° | 6.3° | 8.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 11.8° | 14.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 15.2° | 18.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.7° | 16.5° | 19.8° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.0° | 13.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.8° | 9.2° | 12.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.6° | 6.7° | 9.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.1° | 4.0° | 6.2° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Västervik
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 10.5 hours of daylight in Västervik, 32 % 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
Rain in Västervik: 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, Västervik has about 10 rainy days with 56 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Västervik
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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Västervik
How breezy and how cloudy Västervik 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 Västervik typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Dec – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Västervik: 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
Snow in Västervik
Snow is possible in Västervik, 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 Västervik.
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 Västervik
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Västervik 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.
Västervik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.8 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
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 12
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 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
- 1,300 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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Västervik vs Vimmerby
In October the holiday weather in Västervik and Vimmerby is about equally good (score 12 vs 10). During the day Vimmerby is 1 °C cooler than Västervik.
| in October | Västervik | Vimmerby |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 12 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sea | 11° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Västervik ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kristianstad13°38
- 2Älmhult11°32
- 3Vimmerby11°31
- 4Sigtuna10°31
- 5Linköping11°30
- 6Uppsala10°29
- 7Växjö11°28
- 8Eskilstuna10°28
- 21VästervikThis page12°11°12
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Frequently asked questions about Västervik
When is the best time to visit Västervik?
The best time to visit Västervik is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Västervik?
The sea temperature in Västervik ranges from 2.4 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Västervik in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Västervik?
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 Västervik?
The wettest month is July with 78 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Västervik get?
Västervik gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Västervik in?
Västervik is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Västervik?
A nonstop flight from London to Västervik takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,300 km.
Which school holidays are best for Västervik?
Västervik has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 32, summer holidays 50, October half-term 12, Christmas holidays 12.