AI-generatedVaxholm at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,900 h
- Rain a year
- 596 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Vaxholm
Vaxholm has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year, Vaxholm is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Vaxholm
The best time to visit Vaxholm is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is July with 64 mm.
Vaxholm through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vaxholm in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Vaxholm in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–24 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Vaxholm in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Vaxholm in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 32 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
Rainy months
Nov – Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
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 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:2217:42
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 06:56–08:20 · evening 16:45–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:41–06:56 · evening 18:08–18:24
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 Vaxholm 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 2.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 8° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 12° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.0 h |
What is the weather like in Vaxholm in October?
In October, Vaxholm is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 21 min07:22 – 17:42
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 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 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %47 %
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 Vaxholm
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 Vaxholm: score 59 against 10. In July, days are 13 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 59better |
| Daytime high | 11° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 15° |
| Sea | 10.2° | 15.9° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 64 mm | 64 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Vaxholm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January1° · Sea 3° · 1.4 h
In January, Vaxholm is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in January13February2° · Sea 2° · 2.7 h
In February, Vaxholm is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 1.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 9 days, totalling 34 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in February21March5° · Sea 2° · 4.9 h
In March, Vaxholm is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about −1 °C. The sea averages 1.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 30 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in March30April11° · Sea 3° · 7.2 h
In April, Vaxholm is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in April33May17° · Sea 7° · 8.9 h
In May, Vaxholm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in May44June21° · Sea 12° · 9.2 h
In June, Vaxholm is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in June59July24° · Sea 16° · 9.0 h
In July, Vaxholm is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Vaxholm – and yet one of the best months here.
Vaxholm in July45August22° · Sea 17° · 7.6 h
In August, Vaxholm is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in August22September17° · Sea 14° · 5.7 h
In September, Vaxholm is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in September10October11° · Sea 10° · 3.1 h
In October, Vaxholm is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in October8November6° · Sea 7° · 1.5 h
In November, Vaxholm is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in November7December3° · Sea 5° · 1.1 h
In December, Vaxholm is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 58 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Vaxholm.
Vaxholm in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Vaxholm
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−3°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, 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 | 1° | −2° | 2.7° | 1.4 h | 10 | 44 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 2° | −3° | 1.6° | 2.7 h | 9 | 34 |
| MarchMar | 21 | 5° | −1° | 1.7° | 4.9 h | 8 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 11° | 3° | 3.2° | 7.2 h | 7 | 30 |
| MayMay | 33 | 17° | 8° | 6.6° | 8.9 h | 9 | 40 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 21° | 12° | 11.6° | 9.2 h | 9 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 24° | 15° | 15.9° | 9.0 h | 11 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 45 | 22° | 15° | 16.9° | 7.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 17° | 11° | 14.1° | 5.7 h | 9 | 50 |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 11° | 6° | 10.2° | 3.1 h | 11 | 64 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 6° | 2° | 7.2° | 1.5 h | 12 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −1° | 4.7° | 1.1 h | 13 | 58 |
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 Vaxholm
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.4 – 11.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Vaxholm ranges from 1.6 °C in February to 16.9 °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 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 15.6 and 18.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2.7° | 1.1° | 4.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.6° | 0.1° | 2.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.7° | 0.4° | 2.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.2° | 1.9° | 4.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.6° | 5.4° | 7.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.6° | 9.9° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.9° | 14.6° | 17.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.9° | 15.6° | 18.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.1° | 13.1° | 15.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.2° | 9.4° | 11.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.2° | 6.3° | 8.3° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.7° | 3.5° | 5.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Vaxholm
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 3.1 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Vaxholm, 30 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 17 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Vaxholm: 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, Vaxholm has about 11 rainy days with 64 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Vaxholm
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 Vaxholm
How breezy and how cloudy Vaxholm 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 Vaxholm typically peaks at 26 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, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Vaxholm: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 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 Vaxholm
Snow is possible in Vaxholm, 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 Vaxholm.
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 Vaxholm
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Vaxholm 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.
Vaxholm has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 35
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 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
- 10
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,470 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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Vaxholm compared
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Vaxholm vs Stockholm
In October the holiday weather in Vaxholm and Stockholm is about equally good (score 10 vs 10). During the day it is about as warm in Stockholm as in Vaxholm. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Vaxholm | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 10 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Vaxholm ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sigtuna10°31
- 2Vimmerby11°31
- 3Linköping11°30
- 4Uppsala10°29
- 5Stockholm11°10°28
- 6Eskilstuna10°28
- 7Växjö11°28
- 8Västerås10°27
- 30VaxholmThis page11°10°10
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Frequently asked questions about Vaxholm
When is the best time to visit Vaxholm?
The best time to visit Vaxholm 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 Vaxholm?
The sea temperature in Vaxholm ranges from 1.6 °C in February to 16.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Vaxholm in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.2 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Vaxholm?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Vaxholm?
Rain is frequent from November to December; the wettest month is July with 64 mm. The driest month is April with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vaxholm get?
Vaxholm gets around 1,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Vaxholm in?
Vaxholm is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Vaxholm?
A nonstop flight from London to Vaxholm takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Vaxholm?
Vaxholm has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 50) and its weakest during October half-term (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 35, summer holidays 50, October half-term 10, Christmas holidays 10.