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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gävle, Sweden. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gävle weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gävle are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gävle January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 48mm 0.8hrs 8.5hrs

The weather in January in Gävle is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gävle for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gävle and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gävle with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in January »

February

Gävle February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 34mm 1.8hrs 10.6hrs

February in Gävle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gävle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Gävle and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gävle with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in February »

March

Gävle March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 31mm 3.6hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in March in Gävle is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gävle.

March is in the spring in Gävle and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gävle with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in March »

April

Gävle April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 38mm 5.7hrs 16.2hrs

Gävle's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gävle.

April is in the spring in Gävle and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gävle with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in April »

May

Gävle May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 37mm 8.5hrs 19.5hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Gävle and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gävle, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Gävle and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gävle with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in May »

June

Gävle June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 47mm 10.3hrs 8.5hrs

The climate in Gävle during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gävle, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Gävle and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gävle with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in June »

July

Gävle July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 69mm 8.9hrs 10.6hrs

July in Gävle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gävle, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gävle and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in July »

August

Gävle August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 80mm 7.3hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Gävle is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gävle, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Gävle and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in August »

September

Gävle September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 67mm 4.8hrs 16.2hrs

Gävle's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gävle.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gävle and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in September »

October

Gävle October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 54mm 3.1hrs 19.5hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Gävle and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gävle.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gävle and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in October »

November

Gävle November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 56mm 1.7hrs 8.5hrs

November in Gävle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gävle for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gävle and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in November »

December

Gävle December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 49mm 0.8hrs 10.6hrs

December in Gävle is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gävle for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gävle and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gävle with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Gävle weather in December »

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Gävle weather stats

Gävle weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.1°C 66.4°F
Driest month: March 31mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: June 10.3hrs
Coldest month: January -2.3°C 27.9°F
Wettest month: August 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 16.6°C 61.9°F
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