Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Stockholm in October
Stockholm cools off: highs slip to 49°F (10°C), from 62°F in September, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 55/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 81%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 55/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.5 in (63 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 81%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 80/100 in September to 55/100.
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stockholm in October
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Fotografiska
Photography museum in an old customs house with a top-floor café.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Pelikan
Wood-paneled beer hall serving Swedish home cooking since 1904.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 49°F.
Vete-Katten
Classic konditori since 1928 for coffee and cardamom buns.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Östermalms Saluhall
Food hall from 1888 with seafood counters and Swedish classics.
Why now A cozy break on a 49°F day.
Vasa Museum
A nearly intact 1628 warship that sank on her maiden voyage.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Nearby in October
- Tallinn in October~235 mi · highs 48°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Helsinki in October~246 mi · highs 48°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Oslo in October~259 mi · highs 48°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Riga in October~275 mi · highs 49°F, 3.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Stockholm in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Stockholm?
It's middling, scoring 55/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stockholm in October?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in October?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 26.2 in (666 mm).
What should I pack for Stockholm in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Stockholm in October?
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