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Kiruna in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kiruna in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Kiruna in October 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kiruna in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +1°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 34 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-22°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
18 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Kiruna in October

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

Going from a maximum of +8°C during the day to a minimum of -9°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +3°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +3°C to -1°C.

Is Kiruna warm or cold in October?

Kiruna is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to -4°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 Kiruna:

Climate in Kiruna in October

Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+9°C+1°C-5°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-22°C-32°C
Max. temperature
+20°C+12°C+8°C
Rainfall
57 mm18 mm2 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%83%84%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1006 HPa1005 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
202222
Rainy days
620
Snowy days
145

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +1°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 18 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 28 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 6%, for a monthly total of around 13 mm.

October is one of the snowiest months in Kiruna.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Kiruna?

This is the weather in Kiruna in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+3°C
2 October
☁️
+7°C
3 October
☁️
+8°C
4 October
☁️
+5°C
5 October
🌧️
+4°C
6 October
🌧️
+7°C
7 October
☀️
+8°C
8 October
☀️
+6°C
9 October
☀️
+5°C
10 October
☁️
+8°C
11 October
☀️
+7°C
12 October
☀️
+5°C
13 October
☁️
+6°C
14 October
☀️
+4°C
15 October
☁️
+5°C
16 October
☁️
+4°C
17 October
☀️
+5°C
18 October
☀️
+2°C
19 October
☀️
+5°C
20 October
☁️
+3°C
21 October
☁️
+1°C
22 October
☁️
+2°C
23 October
☀️
0°C
24 October
☀️
-1°C
25 October
☁️
-3°C
26 October
☀️
-1°C
27 October
☁️
-2°C
28 October
🌨️
0°C
29 October
🌨️
+1°C
30 October
☁️
+2°C
31 October
☀️
-1°C
In October 2023 Kiruna had 13 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +3°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (-4°C) and the highest in 1987 (+6°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in October:

Is October a good time to visit Kiruna?

It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, 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 Kiruna in October?

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

Is Kiruna rainy in October?

Kiruna is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kiruna in October?

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

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Monthly weather in Kiruna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

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.