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Visby in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Visby in October 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Cold water
Visby in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +11°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Visby has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Visby in October

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

The temperature in October is +11°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +16°C during the day and a minimum of +3°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +16°C to +10°C.

Is Visby warm or cold in October?

Visby 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 Visby:

Water temperature in Visby in October

Water in Visby in October is Cold. It varies from +8°C to +14°C, with an average of +11°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +11°C.

In October, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Visby are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +19°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +2°C.

Can you swim in Visby in October?

We would not recommend swimming in Visby in October, the water is very cold (+11°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Visby in October

Visby weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+16°C+11°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-3°C-4°C-13°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+20°C+15°C
Rainfall
54 mm56 mm45 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+16°C+11°C+8°C
Humidity
81%83%86%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
742
Cloudy days
81110
Rainy days
151614
Snowy days
014

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 54 mm to 56 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 83%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in September to 4 in October.

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

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 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 Visby is gradually increasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Visby 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 112 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light 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.
October is one of the rainiest months in Visby, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Visby wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 66 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 13 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Visby?

This is the weather in Visby in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+16°C
2 October
☁️
+16°C
3 October
🌧️
+16°C
4 October
☁️
+15°C
5 October
🌧️
+12°C
6 October
🌧️
+15°C
7 October
☁️
+14°C
8 October
☁️
+9°C
9 October
☀️
+10°C
10 October
☁️
+12°C
11 October
🌧️
+16°C
12 October
☀️
+13°C
13 October
☀️
+15°C
14 October
☀️
+15°C
15 October
☀️
+10°C
16 October
☀️
+9°C
17 October
☀️
+11°C
18 October
☁️
+9°C
19 October
☁️
+6°C
20 October
🌧️
+6°C
21 October
☁️
+7°C
22 October
🌫️
+10°C
23 October
🌫️
+10°C
24 October
☁️
+8°C
25 October
🌧️
+7°C
26 October
☁️
+6°C
27 October
☁️
+5°C
28 October
☁️
+5°C
29 October
☁️
+7°C
30 October
☁️
+9°C
31 October
🌧️
+10°C
In October 2023 Visby had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +11°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+8°C) and the highest in 2020 (+12°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 322 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 789 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Visby in October:

Is October a good time to visit Visby?

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

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

Can you swim in Visby in October?

Swimming in Visby in October is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Visby rainy in October?

Visby 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 Visby in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Visby 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

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Monthly weather in Visby

Source of the data

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