When is the best time to go to Karlstad

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Karlstad, 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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Karlstad weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Karlstad 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

Karlstad January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 43mm 0.9hrs 8.7hrs

The climate in Karlstad during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Karlstad February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 32mm 1.9hrs 10.7hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 32mm 1.2 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 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in February »

March

Karlstad March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 36mm 3.7hrs 13.1hrs

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

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 Karlstad.

March is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 36mm 1.4 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 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in March »

April

Karlstad April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 38mm 6hrs 16hrs

Karlstad'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 Karlstad.

April is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Karlstad 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in April »

May

Karlstad May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 43mm 8.2hrs 18.9hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 43mm 1.7 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in May »

June

Karlstad June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 55mm 9.8hrs 8.7hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Karlstad during the month of June

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

June is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 55mm 2.2 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in June »

July

Karlstad July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 64mm 8.8hrs 10.7hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 64mm 2.5 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in July »

August

Karlstad August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 75mm 7.5hrs 13.1hrs

The weather in August in Karlstad is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 75mm 2.9 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in August »

September

Karlstad September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 70mm 4.9hrs 16hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 70mm 2.8 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in September »

October

Karlstad October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 67mm 3hrs 18.9hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 67mm 2.6 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 3 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in October »

November

Karlstad November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 70mm 1.7hrs 8.7hrs

The weather in November in Karlstad is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 70mm 2.7 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.

Karlstad weather in November »

December

Karlstad December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 48mm 0.9hrs 10.7hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Karlstad 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 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad weather in December »

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Karlstad weather stats

Karlstad weather statistics
Hottest month: July 20.6°C 69.1°F
Driest month: February 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: June 9.8hrs
Coldest month: January -1.9°C 28.6°F
Wettest month: August 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 17°C 62.6°F
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