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Halmstad in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Halmstad in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Halmstad in October 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Halmstad, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +11°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in October. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
83 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Halmstad has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Halmstad in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Halmstad for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +11°C with a maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +1°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +9°C.

Is Halmstad warm or cold in October?

Halmstad is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +16°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +6°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Halmstad:

Climate in Halmstad in October

Halmstad weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+11°C+7°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-9°C-14°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+21°C+16°C
Rainfall
79 mm83 mm60 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%84%86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
8910
Rainy days
181815
Snowy days
013

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +16°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 79 mm to 83 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Halmstad in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Halmstad is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Halmstad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 119 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Halmstad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Halmstad wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 21% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Halmstad?

This is the weather in Halmstad in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+15°C
2 October
☁️
+17°C
3 October
🌧️
+17°C
4 October
🌧️
+15°C
5 October
🌧️
+14°C
6 October
🌧️
+16°C
7 October
☁️
+14°C
8 October
☀️
+10°C
9 October
☀️
+12°C
10 October
☁️
+15°C
11 October
🌧️
+16°C
12 October
☁️
+13°C
13 October
🌧️
+16°C
14 October
☁️
+13°C
15 October
🌧️
+11°C
16 October
☀️
+11°C
17 October
☁️
+11°C
18 October
☀️
+12°C
19 October
☀️
+6°C
20 October
☁️
+6°C
21 October
☁️
+7°C
22 October
☁️
+13°C
23 October
☁️
+11°C
24 October
☁️
+10°C
25 October
🌧️
+7°C
26 October
☁️
+6°C
27 October
☁️
+6°C
28 October
☁️
+6°C
29 October
🌧️
+9°C
30 October
🌧️
+12°C
31 October
🌧️
+9°C
In October 2023 Halmstad had 5 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Halmstad climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Halmstad in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 2018 with only 501 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1040 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Halmstad in October:

Is October a good time to visit Halmstad?

It’s always a good time to visit Halmstad, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Halmstad in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Halmstad rainy in October?

Halmstad is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Halmstad in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Halmstad in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Halmstad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Halmstad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.