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Hagfors in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for skiing and winter activities). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for skiing and winter activities). 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

HagforsHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °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 Hagfors, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Oct: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °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 hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for skiing and winter activities). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

January: Inside Hagfors's best window: Jun–Aug for hiking and swimming; Dec–Feb for skiing and winter activities.

Hagfors: 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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