AI-generatedYstad at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,890 h
- Rain a year
- 604 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Ystad
Ystad has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year, Ystad 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 – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3318:08
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 07:10–08:24 · evening 17:17–18:31
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:56–07:10 · evening 18:31–18:45
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 Ystad in October?
In October, Ystad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:33 – 18:08
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 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 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %49 %
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
Sea temperature in Ystad
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.1 – 13.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ystad ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.1 °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 October 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 19.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.1° | 2.8° | 5.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.0° | 1.6° | 4.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.2° | 1.4° | 4.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.1° | 4.0° | 6.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.0° | 7.4° | 10.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.7° | 12.3° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 14.9° | 18.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 18.1° | 16.5° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 14.4° | 17.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.4° | 11.1° | 13.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.3° | 8.3° | 10.7° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.3° | 5.3° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ystad
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 10.6 hours of daylight in Ystad, 32 % 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 Ystad
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 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 95 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 Ystad: 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, Ystad has about 11 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Ystad
How breezy and how cloudy Ystad 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 Ystad typically peaks at 24 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 gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Ystad: 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 in Ystad
Snow is possible in Ystad, 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 Ystad.
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 Ystad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November 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 | 10 | 3° | 0° | 4.1° | 1.5 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 3° | 0° | 3.0° | 2.3 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 5° | 1° | 3.2° | 4.4 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 29 | 9° | 4° | 5.1° | 7.2 h | 8 | 33 |
| MayMay | 31 | 14° | 8° | 9.0° | 8.8 h | 10 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 31 | 18° | 13° | 13.7° | 8.9 h | 10 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 20° | 15° | 16.9° | 8.9 h | 12 | 64 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 20° | 15° | 18.1° | 7.8 h | 12 | 67 |
| SeptemberSep | 22 | 17° | 13° | 16.0° | 5.8 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 12° | 9° | 12.4° | 3.4 h | 11 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 8° | 5° | 9.3° | 1.7 h | 11 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 4° | 2° | 6.3° | 1.1 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
55.43° N, 13.82° E · 8 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Ystad
The best time to visit Ystad is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 67 mm.
Ystad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ystad in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–14 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Ystad in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Ystad in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Ystad in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ystad for you.
Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Ystad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ystad: score 35 against 11. In August, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in August. August has one more rainy day. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 35better |
| Day high | 12° | 20° |
| Night low | 9° | 15° |
| Sea | 12.4° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11better | 12 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 67 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Ystad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Ystad is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in January11February3° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Ystad is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in February18March5° · Sea 3° · 4 h
In March, Ystad is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 38 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in March29April9° · Sea 5° · 7 h
In April, Ystad is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 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 Ystad.
Ystad in April31May14° · Sea 9° · 9 h
In May, Ystad is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in May31June18° · Sea 14° · 9 h
In June, Ystad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in June34July20° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In July, Ystad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in July35August20° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In August, Ystad is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in August22September17° · Sea 16° · 6 h
In September, Ystad is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in September11October12° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Ystad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in October10November8° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Ystad is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
Ystad in November9December4° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Ystad is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ystad.
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Ystad vs. Trelleborg
In October the holiday weather in Ystad and Trelleborg is about equally good (score 11 vs. 11). During the day it is about as warm in Trelleborg as in Ystad. The sea in Trelleborg is 1 °C warmer. Trelleborg gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Ystad | Trelleborg |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Ystad ranks 18 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5Växjö10°24
- 6Jönköping10°24
- 7Gothenburg11°12°24
- 8Västerås9°24
- 18YstadThis page12°12°11
Planning a trip to Ystad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ystad 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.
Ystad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 31
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 35
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.3 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 45 min
- Distance
- 1,040 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 Ystad
When is the best time to visit Ystad?
The best time to visit Ystad is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ystad?
The sea temperature in Ystad ranges from 3.0 °C in February to 18.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ystad in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ystad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Ystad?
Rain is most frequent in July; the wettest month is August with 67 mm. The driest month is April with 33 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ystad get?
Ystad gets around 1,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Ystad in?
Ystad uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ystad?
A nonstop flight from London to Ystad takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ystad?
Ystad has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 35) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 31, Summer holidays 35, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 10.
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