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Gällivare in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Low; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing). 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

GällivareHighs around 3 °C (37 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 37 °F (3 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 8 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 Gällivare, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
Oct: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Feb: -18 °C (0 °F)0 °F (-18 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Feb: 7 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Feb: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

February: Inside Gällivare's best window: Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing.

Gällivare: 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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