When to go · Falun
Falun in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the mine's longest hours and lake swimming; Feb–Mar for tour skating and cross-country skiing). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 8°C46°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 10
- Crowds
- Low
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sweden overall
Verdict
MixedSweden month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for the mine's longest hours and lake swimming; Feb–Mar for tour skating and cross-country skiing). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.
Weather in October
- FalunHighs around 8 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 10 daysHighs around 46 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 10 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.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast