Stockholm · October
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 51°F, low 42°F. Humidity averages 84% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
51° / 42°F
Humidity
84%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
11 mph
What October feels like in Stockholm
Sunrise
07:28
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:39
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Stockholm in October
The kit for October in Stockholm: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-11° avg high
+2 rain days
Stockholm in September →
October
51°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs November
+9° avg high
-1 rain days
Stockholm in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Stockholm in October?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in October?+
Average high 51°F, average low 42°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Stockholm?+
Compared to September (avg high 62°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 42°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Stockholm in October?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in October, on average.