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Ostersund in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ostersund in October 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Ostersund rather than October, with an average high temperature of +6°C, and only 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-16°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
244 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ostersund has uncomfortable weather in October.

Average temperature in Ostersund in October

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

The temperature in October is +4°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +11°C during the day and a minimum of -7°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 89% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to -5°C.

Is Ostersund warm or cold in October?

Ostersund is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +12°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +2°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 Ostersund:

Climate in Ostersund in October

Ostersund weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+12°C+6°C0°C
Min. temperature
-2°C-16°C-22°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+19°C+12°C
Rainfall
284 mm244 mm43 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
79%82%86%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1008 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
221
Cloudy days
101212
Rainy days
17124
Snowy days
0613

October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September. It’s getting colder in October. From +12°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +6°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 284 mm to 244 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 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 Ostersund 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 Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 68%, leading to total precipitation of around 2758 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 295 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ostersund wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 384 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Ostersund based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 3%, for a monthly total of around 723 mm.

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

How was the weather last October in Ostersund?

This is the weather in Ostersund in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+11°C
2 October
🌧️
+11°C
3 October
☀️
+11°C
4 October
🌧️
+10°C
5 October
☀️
+7°C
6 October
🌧️
+4°C
7 October
☁️
+4°C
8 October
☁️
+5°C
9 October
🌧️
+5°C
10 October
☀️
+8°C
11 October
🌧️
+8°C
12 October
🌧️
+6°C
13 October
🌧️
+6°C
14 October
🌧️
+5°C
15 October
☁️
+5°C
16 October
🌧️
+4°C
17 October
🌧️
+5°C
18 October
☀️
+3°C
19 October
☀️
0°C
20 October
☁️
-1°C
21 October
☁️
0°C
22 October
☁️
+1°C
23 October
🌨️
+2°C
24 October
🌧️
+2°C
25 October
☁️
+1°C
26 October
☁️
+1°C
27 October
☁️
-1°C
28 October
☁️
-1°C
29 October
☁️
-1°C
30 October
☁️
-3°C
31 October
☁️
-5°C
In October 2023 Ostersund had 5 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +11°C and a minimum of -5°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?

Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+4°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 275 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 34013 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ostersund in October:

Is October a good time to visit Ostersund?

There is never a bad time to go to Ostersund, but the weather isn’t the best in October, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Ostersund and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Ostersund in October?

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

Is Ostersund rainy in October?

Ostersund 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 Ostersund in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ostersund 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 Ostersund

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ostersund, 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.