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Skelleftea in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Skelleftea in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Skelleftea, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Skelleftea in October 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Skelleftea in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +6°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 45 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

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
45 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Skelleftea has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Skelleftea in October

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

Going from a maximum of +11°C during the day to a minimum of -11°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 68% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to -4°C.

Is Skelleftea warm or cold in October?

Skelleftea is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +6°C to +1°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 Skelleftea:

Climate in Skelleftea in October

Skelleftea weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+13°C+6°C+1°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-14°C-23°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+20°C+13°C
Rainfall
60 mm45 mm17 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%83%87%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
553
Cloudy days
101011
Rainy days
15115
Snowy days
0511

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +13°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 60 mm to 45 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 5 sunny days during the month.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 Skelleftea is gradually decreasing during October, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Skelleftea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 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:
Skelleftea wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Skelleftea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 12 mm.

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

How was the weather last October in Skelleftea?

This is the weather in Skelleftea in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+11°C
2 October
☁️
+8°C
3 October
☀️
+11°C
4 October
☀️
+11°C
5 October
☀️
+8°C
6 October
☀️
+5°C
7 October
☀️
+5°C
8 October
☀️
+7°C
9 October
☀️
+5°C
10 October
☁️
+6°C
11 October
🌧️
+7°C
12 October
☀️
+4°C
13 October
☀️
+5°C
14 October
🌧️
+7°C
15 October
☀️
+5°C
16 October
☀️
+7°C
17 October
☀️
+4°C
18 October
☀️
+2°C
19 October
☁️
+2°C
20 October
☀️
+1°C
21 October
☀️
+1°C
22 October
☀️
-1°C
23 October
☁️
-1°C
24 October
☁️
-1°C
25 October
☁️
+1°C
26 October
☁️
+1°C
27 October
☁️
0°C
28 October
☁️
0°C
29 October
☁️
-2°C
30 October
☁️
-5°C
31 October
☀️
-4°C
In October 2023 Skelleftea had 17 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 3 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 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Skelleftea 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 (+10°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 221 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 687 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Skelleftea in October:

Is October a good time to visit Skelleftea?

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

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

Is Skelleftea rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Skelleftea in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Skelleftea 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 Skelleftea

Source of the data

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