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Älvdalen in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for waterfall hikes, Dec–Mar for husky tours). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Low; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for waterfall hikes, Dec–Mar for husky tours). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages

ÄlvdalenHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall: Low
Prices · Sweden overall: Low

Sweden overall: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Älvdalen, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Night low
Oct: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -15 °C (5 °F)5 °F (-15 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for waterfall hikes, Dec–Mar for husky tours). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

January: Inside Älvdalen's best window: Jun–Aug for waterfall hikes, Dec–Mar for husky tours.

Älvdalen: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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