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Umea in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Umea in October 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Umea in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +7°C and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 6 rainy days with an average precipitation of 64 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Umea has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Umea in October

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

Going from a maximum of +13°C during the day to a minimum of -3°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +6°C.

Is Umea warm or cold in October?

Umea is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +13°C to +7°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 Umea:

Climate in Umea in October

Umea weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+13°C+7°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-7°C-14°C-20°C
Max. temperature
+22°C+17°C+12°C
Rainfall
66 mm64 mm35 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%83%86%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
564
Cloudy days
181818
Rainy days
764
Snowy days
014

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 +7°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 66 mm to 64 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 5 to 6.

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

Wind

Wind speed in Umea 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 Umea is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Umea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 58 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 14 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:
Umea wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Umea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in October is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last October in Umea?

This is the weather in Umea in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+9°C
2 October
☁️
+11°C
3 October
☁️
+11°C
4 October
☁️
+10°C
5 October
🌧️
+12°C
6 October
☀️
+13°C
7 October
☀️
+12°C
8 October
☀️
+11°C
9 October
☀️
+10°C
10 October
☀️
+12°C
11 October
☀️
+10°C
12 October
☀️
+9°C
13 October
☀️
+11°C
14 October
🌫️
+9°C
15 October
🌧️
+10°C
16 October
☁️
+10°C
17 October
☀️
+8°C
18 October
☀️
+7°C
19 October
☀️
+8°C
20 October
☀️
+8°C
21 October
☁️
+6°C
22 October
☁️
+6°C
23 October
☀️
+6°C
24 October
☀️
+3°C
25 October
☀️
+4°C
26 October
🌫️
+6°C
27 October
🌧️
+7°C
28 October
🌫️
+9°C
29 October
☀️
+10°C
30 October
☀️
+7°C
31 October
☀️
+6°C
In October 2023 Umea had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +9°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 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 Umea climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+3°C) and the highest in 2000 (+10°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 175 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Umea in October:

Is October a good time to visit Umea?

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

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

Is Umea rainy in October?

Umea 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 Umea in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Umea 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 Umea

Source of the data

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