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Murjek in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for daylight hikes, Dec–Feb for northern lights (check weather).). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Low; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for daylight hikes, Dec–Feb for northern lights (check weather).). 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

MurjekHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 7 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 Murjek, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Jan: -10 °C (14 °F)14 °F (-10 °C)
Night low
Oct: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Jan: -20 °C (−4 °F)−4 °F (-20 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
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 daylight hikes, Dec–Feb for northern lights (check weather).). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

January: Inside Murjek's best window: Jun–Aug for daylight hikes, Dec–Feb for northern lights (check weather)..

Murjek: 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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