Weather forecast for the Kungsleden in October

The Kungsleden trail in Swedish Lapland is cold and has mixed weather in October. Starting in the north around Abisko, days are just above freezing, and nights are below zero. Expect cloudy skies, some rain, and occasional snow.

As you move towards Abiskojaure and Vakkotavare, temperatures drop slightly. Light freezing rain and overcast weather become more common, with more frequent snowfall.

In the southern areas like Kvikkjokk, temperatures drop further, especially at night. Snow and freezing rain are more likely, with most days being cloudy. Daytime highs are around -1 to -2°C, and nighttime lows can be as cold as -6 or -7°C. Precipitation often includes snow and sleet.

Overall, expect cloudy days, frequent snow, and freezing rain on the Kungsleden in October, with colder weather and more snow as you go south.

Start date
Oct 1
Start town
Abisko
End date
Oct 28
End town
Hemavan
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
28
Total distance
421 km
Daily distance
15.0 km
Average high
1°C
Average low
-4°C
Average precipitation
2.7 mm/day

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