Sweden: where to swim in October?
Sweden, in October: the sea is at 10.5 °C on average along the coast, from 8.4 °C to 12.3 °C depending on the spot. Where the water is warmest (12.3 °C), it is cold. You can swim, but the cold bites quickly: plan a short swim, or wear a wetsuit.
Sea temperature, month by month
| Month | Average temperature | Depending on the spot | Where it is warmest |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2 °C | 0.9 °C – 4.6 °C | very cold |
| February | 2.1 °C | 0.2 °C – 3.3 °C | very cold |
| March | 2.2 °C | 0.4 °C – 3.4 °C | very cold |
| April | 3.4 °C | 0.8 °C – 5.1 °C | very cold |
| May | 6.8 °C | 3.0 °C – 9.1 °C | very cold |
| June | 12.4 °C | 10.4 °C – 14.2 °C | cold |
| July | 16.3 °C | 15.3 °C – 17.2 °C | cool |
| August | 17.2 °C | 16.0 °C – 18.2 °C | cool |
| September | 14.7 °C | 12.9 °C – 16.2 °C | cool |
| October | 10.5 °C | 8.4 °C – 12.3 °C | cold |
| November | 7.6 °C | 5.3 °C – 9.4 °C | very cold |
| December | 4.8 °C | 2.9 °C – 6.3 °C | very cold |
Compared with September, the water cools down by 4.2 °C in October. The warmest month: August (17.2 °C). The coldest: February (2.1 °C).
Nearby, in October
- Finland 9.8 °C · cold
- Latvia 12.3 °C · cold
- Denmark 13.0 °C · cold
- Lithuania 13.4 °C · cold
- Poland 13.1 °C · cold
- Netherlands 15.2 °C · cool
- United Kingdom 12.9 °C · cool
- Germany 13.7 °C · cold
- Ireland 13.7 °C · cold
And right now?
At sea, 10.0 °C on average across 38 stations, from 4.1 °C (Kalix-Karlsborg) to 13.1 °C (Väderöarna 3 Vågboj). Sweden: water temperature
Frequently asked questions
What is the sea temperature in October?
Sweden, in October: 10.5 °C on average along the coast, from 8.4 °C in the coolest waters to 12.3 °C in the warmest (average of the years 2011 to 2025).
Can you swim in October?
Where the water is warmest (12.3 °C), it is cold. You can swim, but the cold bites quickly: plan a short swim, or wear a wetsuit.
What is the best month for swimming?
The water is warmest in August (17.2 °C on average) and coldest in February (2.1 °C). Even where it is warmest, the water never reaches 20 °C in any month; the three warmest months are: August, July, September.
Where is the water warmest in October?
The warmest in October: Finland (9.8 °C), Latvia (12.3 °C), Denmark (13.0 °C). The coolest: Ireland (13.7 °C).
Where do these temperatures come from?
These are averages of the sea surface temperature from 2011 to 2025, computed from NOAA satellite images (OISST, one value about every 50 km), in a 100 km strip along the coasts of the main country: distant territories (overseas, remote islands) are not counted. It is an estimate, not a measurement taken at the beach: lakes and rivers are not included.