When to go · Östersund
Östersund in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 7°C45°F / 2°C36°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sweden overall
Verdict
MixedSweden month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for lake and light; Feb–Mar for winter sports and auroras). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.
Weather in October
- ÖstersundHighs around 7 °C, lows around 2 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 45 °F, lows around 36 °F, rain on about 9 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