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Rättvik Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest today at 3° · coldest night tonight at -4°

The short of it: Rättvik weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -3 °C (27 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high 3 °C (37 °F), low -4 °C (26 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 08:00 local time.

RÄTTVIK, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Rättvik this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 3°, the night near -4°. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Rättvik is 3°. Winds are light from the SSW, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 3°, while tonight will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 6.9 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Rättvik brings highs near 3°, lows of -2° and about 53 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -9°, and July the wettest with 79 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 7 h 57 min today, and the days are shortening by about 5 minutes each. The station stands 249 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-3°-6°2 km/h–
9 AMOvercast-2°-5°2 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear-1°-4°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky1°-2°1 km/h–
12 PMClear sky2°-1°2 km/h–
1 PMClear sky3°0°2 km/h–
2 PMClear sky3°0°2 km/h–
3 PMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
4 PMClear sky0°-3°2 km/h–
5 PMClear sky-1°-4°3 km/h–
6 PMClear sky-2°-5°3 km/h–
7 PMClear sky-2°-5°3 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-3°-6°3 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-3°-7°4 km/h–
10 PMClear sky-4°-7°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky-4°-7°4 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-3°-6°4 km/h–
1 AMOvercast-2°-6°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-2°-5°4 km/h–
3 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast-1°-5°6 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-1°-5°5 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): overcast, high 3°, low -4°, dry, gusts to 7 km/h. Sun up 7:44 AM, down 3:41 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Almanac · Rättvik Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Rättvik, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus December
3° warmer
Day–night spread
5°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
7 h 10 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 3°, with nights near -2°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Rättvik in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Rättvik by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-8°38 mm10 km/h6 h 26 min✦✦
February-1°-9°29 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-5°29 mm10 km/h11 h 33 min✦✦
April9°-1°33 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
May15°4°52 mm10 km/h17 h 20 min✦✦✦
June19°8°75 mm10 km/h19 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°79 mm9 km/h18 h 22 min✦✦✦
August20°10°79 mm8 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
September15°6°47 mm9 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
October8°2°61 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
November3°-2°53 mm9 km/h7 h 10 min✦✦
December0°-6°44 mm10 km/h5 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rättvik

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Rättvik today?

Right now it is -3 °C (27 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (21 °F). Today’s high is 3 °C (37 °F) and tonight’s low -4 °C (26 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Rättvik this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 6.9 mm (0.27 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Rättvik?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Rättvik?

July, with an average high of 22 °C (71 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is July (79 mm (3.1 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Rättvik?

July and August. July brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain; August highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 79 mm (3.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Rättvik?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BackaDalarna4 km NNW3°-2°55 mm
VikarbynDalarna6 km WNW3°-2°58 mm
TällbergDalarna10 km SW4°-1°56 mm
BodaDalarna15 km NNE2°-2°59 mm
SiljansnäsDalarna18 km SW3°-2°53 mm
LeksandDalarna18 km SSW3°-2°51 mm
SågmyraDalarna21 km SSE3°-2°57 mm
SmedbyDalarna21 km S3°-2°52 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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