When to go · Öland

Öland in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug; late May for lower prices and quiet roads). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Low; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedSweden month rating

Outside the best window (Jun–Aug; late May for lower prices and quiet roads). 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

ÖlandHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °C), 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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Öland, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 9
May: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0

October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug; late May for lower prices and quiet roads). Across Sweden: Grey and wet, days shorten fast; good museum and city month.

May: Inside Öland's best window: Jun–Aug; late May for lower prices and quiet roads.

Öland: 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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