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Kiruna in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kiruna in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kiruna, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Kiruna in October 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kiruna in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +34°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 11 snowy days in the month and around 34 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+34°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Kiruna in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiruna for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +48°F during the day to a minimum of +3°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +28°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 60% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +21°F.

Is Kiruna warm or cold in October?

Kiruna is typically chill in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +34°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +36°F to +25°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Kiruna:

Climate in Kiruna in October

Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+48°F+34°F+23°F
Min. temperature
+12°F-8°F-26°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+54°F+46°F
Rainfall
57 mm17 mm2 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%83%85%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1006 HPa1005 HPa
Sunny days
233
Cloudy days
111313
Rainy days
1440
Snowy days
31114

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +34°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 57 mm to 17 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 83%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 2 to 3.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kiruna in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Kiruna is amazing in October with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 48 mm.

October is one of the snowiest months in Kiruna.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Kiruna?

This is the weather in Kiruna in October 2023:
1 October
🌧️
+48°F
2 October
☁️
+35°F
3 October
🌨️
+35°F
4 October
☀️
+36°F
5 October
☁️
+34°F
6 October
☁️
+37°F
7 October
☁️
+32°F
8 October
☀️
+37°F
9 October
☀️
+36°F
10 October
☁️
+31°F
11 October
🌨️
+28°F
12 October
🌨️
+30°F
13 October
☀️
+31°F
14 October
🌨️
+26°F
15 October
🌨️
+34°F
16 October
☁️
+36°F
17 October
🌨️
+30°F
18 October
☁️
+26°F
19 October
☁️
+24°F
20 October
☁️
+24°F
21 October
☀️
+27°F
22 October
☁️
+22°F
23 October
☁️
+26°F
24 October
☁️
+18°F
25 October
☁️
+25°F
26 October
☁️
+25°F
27 October
☁️
+27°F
28 October
☁️
+22°F
29 October
☁️
+15°F
30 October
☁️
+14°F
31 October
☀️
+22°F
In October 2023 Kiruna had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +14°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kiruna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kiruna in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+31°F) and the highest in 2020 (+39°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 567 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in October:

Is October a good time to visit Kiruna?

It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kiruna in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kiruna rainy in October?

Kiruna is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kiruna in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Kiruna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.