AI-generatedVäxjö at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 681 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 169 m
Climate in Växjö
Växjö has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Växjö is rather dull; June is the sunniest month with 7.7 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 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:3118:02
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 07:08–08:24 · evening 17:08–18:25
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:53–07:08 · evening 18:25–18:40
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 Växjö in October?
In October, Växjö is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min07:31 – 18:02
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %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 %20 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Växjö
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 2.6 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Växjö, 25 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 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 Växjö
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
- about 110 min
- 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 Växjö: 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, Växjö has about 12 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Växjö
How breezy and how cloudy Växjö 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 Växjö typically peaks at 18 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 76 % of the sky over Växjö: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Växjö
Snow is possible in Växjö, 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 Växjö.
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 Växjö
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 (−4°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15 | 1° | −3° | 1.2 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 1° | −4° | 2.0 h | 9 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 5° | −2° | 4.2 h | 8 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 11° | 2° | 6.4 h | 9 | 38 |
| MayMay | 66 | 16° | 7° | 7.6 h | 12 | 62 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 19° | 11° | 7.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 21° | 13° | 7.5 h | 14 | 95 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 20° | 13° | 6.3 h | 13 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 16° | 10° | 4.7 h | 10 | 52 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 10° | 6° | 2.6 h | 12 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 16 | 5° | 2° | 1.1 h | 11 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 2° | −2° | 0.8 h | 12 | 51 |
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
56.88° N, 14.81° E · 169 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Växjö
The best time to visit Växjö is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in September. Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 95 mm.
Växjö through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Växjö in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Växjö in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Växjö in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Växjö in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–2 °C by day
- 1 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Växjö for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Växjö
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June has the better holiday weather in Växjö: score 78 against 24. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 24 | 78better |
| Day high | 10° | 19° |
| Night low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Rainfall | 62 mmbetter | 73 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
Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Växjö month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
15January1° · 1 h
In January, Växjö 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 11 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in January18February1° · 2 h
In February, Växjö is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 41 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in February25March5° · 4 h
In March, Växjö is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in March44April11° · 6 h
In April, Växjö is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in April66May16° · 8 h
In May, Växjö 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 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in May78June19° · 8 h
In June, Växjö is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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, June is a good month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in June73July21° · 8 h
In July, Växjö is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 95 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in July71August20° · 6 h
In August, Växjö is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in August63September16° · 5 h
In September, Växjö is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in September24October10° · 3 h
In October, Växjö is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in October16November5° · 1 h
In November, Växjö is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
Växjö in November14December2° · 1 h
In December, Växjö is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Växjö.
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Växjö vs. Karlskrona
In October Karlskrona has the better holiday weather (score 33 vs. 24). During the day Karlskrona is 1 °C warmer than Växjö. Karlskrona gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Växjö | Karlskrona |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 24 | 33 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 11° |
| Sea | – | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Växjö ranks 5 of 25 destinations in this country.
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- 7Gothenburg11°12°24
- 8Västerås9°24
Planning a trip to Växjö
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Växjö 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.
Växjö has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 15
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 55 min
- Distance
- 1,160 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 Växjö
When is the best time to visit Växjö?
The best time to visit Växjö 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 Växjö?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Växjö?
Rain is most frequent from May to August; the wettest month is July with 95 mm. The driest month is March with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Växjö get?
Växjö gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Växjö in?
Växjö uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Växjö?
A nonstop flight from London to Växjö takes about 1 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Växjö?
Växjö has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 15). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 72, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 15.
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