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The climate of Halmstad is
Baltic, that is to say, relatively continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
The city is located on the southwestern coast of Sweden, in Halland county, in an area more exposed to Atlantic air masses, and therefore relatively mild and rainy, but also windy.
However, in
winter, during polar cold spells, the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or below. The coldest record is -24 °C (-11.2 °F) and was set in February 1985.
In
summer, the temperature can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). The highest record is 34 °C (93.2 °F) and was set in July 2018.
Given the latitude (56°40'N), the
white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 27 to July 15.
Best Time
The
best time to visit Halmstad is the
summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.
Halmstad - Climate data
In Halmstad, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Halmstad - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -2 | 2 | 0.3 | 29 | 36 | 32.5 |
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| February | -2 | 3 | 0.5 | 29 | 37 | 32.9 |
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| March | 0 | 6 | 2.6 | 31 | 42 | 36.7 |
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| April | 3 | 11 | 7.3 | 38 | 52 | 45.1 |
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| May | 8 | 16 | 11.8 | 46 | 60 | 53.2 |
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| June | 11 | 19 | 15.1 | 53 | 66 | 59.2 |
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| July | 14 | 21 | 17.5 | 57 | 70 | 63.5 |
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| August | 14 | 21 | 17.3 | 56 | 70 | 63.1 |
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| September | 10 | 17 | 13.5 | 50 | 62 | 56.4 |
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| October | 6 | 12 | 8.8 | 43 | 53 | 47.9 |
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| November | 3 | 7 | 4.8 | 37 | 44 | 40.6 |
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| December | 0 | 4 | 1.8 | 32 | 39 | 35.3 |
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| Year | 5.5 | 11.5 | 8.45 | 41.9 | 52.7 | 47 |
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In Halmstad,
precipitation amounts to 855 millimeters (33.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 45 mm (1.8 in) in the driest months (March, April) to 110 mm (4.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Halmstad - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 65 | 2.6 | 12 |
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| February | 55 | 2.2 | 10 |
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| March | 45 | 1.8 | 9 |
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| April | 45 | 1.8 | 8 |
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| May | 55 | 2.2 | 9 |
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| June | 85 | 3.3 | 10 |
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| July | 85 | 3.3 | 10 |
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| August | 110 | 4.3 | 13 |
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| September | 80 | 3.1 | 11 |
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| October | 90 | 3.5 | 13 |
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| November | 70 | 2.8 | 12 |
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| December | 75 | 3 | 13 |
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| Year | 855 | 33.7 | 130 |
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At Halmstad, the
sea temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (36 °F) in February to 18 °C (64 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Halmstad - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 3 | 38 | February | 2.5 | 36 | March | 3 | 37 | April | 6 | 42 | May | 10.5 | 51 | June | 15 | 59 | July | 17.5 | 64 | August | 18 | 64 | September | 15 | 59 | October | 12 | 53 | November | 8.5 | 47 | December | 5 | 41 | Year | 9.7 | 49.4 |
Halmstad - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Halmstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.3 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 2.2 °C (36 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in January 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 10 °C (50 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
February, the weather in Halmstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.5 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 2.7 °C (36.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in February 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 12 °C (53.6 °F) in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (36 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
March, the weather in Halmstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.6 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.4 °C (31.4 °F) and a maximum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53.5 °F). However, it reached 17 °C (62.6 °F) in March 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
April, the weather in Halmstad is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.3 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (42.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
May, the weather in Halmstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 7.7 °C (45.9 °F) and a maximum of 15.8 °C (60.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1 °C (34 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in May 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C (77 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
June, the weather in Halmstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.1 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 11.4 °C (52.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Halmstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.8 °C (56.9 °F) and a maximum of 21.2 °C (70.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it dropped to 7 °C (44.6 °F) in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
August, the weather in Halmstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.3 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 13.6 °C (56.4 °F) and a maximum of 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) in August 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Halmstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.4 °F) and a maximum of 16.8 °C (62.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in September 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Halmstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43.1 °F) and a maximum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Halmstad is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in November 1998.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (52.5 °F). However, it reached 16 °C (60.8 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
December, the weather in Halmstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.8 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32 °F) and a maximum of 3.7 °C (38.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (15.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 12 °C (53.6 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.