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Climate - Helsingborg (Sweden)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Helsingborg, where it's located


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Climate chart - Helsingborg
The climate of Helsingborg 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 Scania (Skåne), which is the mildest county in Sweden, even though it is windy. Beyond the Øresund strait, the city of Helsingør, in Denmark, is 4 km (2.5 mi) away.
Given the latitude (56°03'N), the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from June 1 to July 11.
In winter, during polar cold spells, the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or below. The coldest record is -22 °C (-7.6 °F) and was set in December 2001.
In summer, the temperature can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). The highest record is 33 °C (91.4 °F) and was set in July 2018.

Helsingborg

Best Time


The best time to visit Helsingborg 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.

Helsingborg - Climate data


In Helsingborg, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.8 °C (33.5 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Helsingborg - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-130.8303733.5
February-131303833.9
March063.2324337.8
April4127.8385446
May81712.2466254
June112015.3526759.6
July132217.8567264.1
August132217.6567163.7
September101814516457.3
October6129.3445448.8
November375.2384541.3
December042.1323935.8
Year5.612.28.942.15448

In Helsingborg, precipitation amounts to 680 millimeters (26.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (April) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Helsingborg - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January50211
February401.610
March401.68
April351.47
May451.89
June702.810
July702.89
August853.311
September602.49
October652.611
November552.211
December602.413
Year68026.8118

At Helsingborg, 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.
Helsingborg - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January338
February2.536
March337
April642
May10.551
June1559
July17.564
August1864
September1559
October1253
November8.547
December541
Year9.749.4

Helsingborg - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)


In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Helsingborg is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.8 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 2.9 °C (37.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13.5 °F). However, it dropped to -19.9 °C (-3.8 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 11 °C (51.8 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 92%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 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 Helsingborg is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.9 °F) and a maximum of 3.2 °C (37.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -16.7 °C (1.9 °F) in February 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 89%. 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 Helsingborg is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.2 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -18.8 °C (-1.8 °F) in March 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In April, the weather in Helsingborg is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.8 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.4 °F) and a maximum of 12 °C (53.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28 °F). However, it dropped to -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) in April 2013.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 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 Helsingborg is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, it dropped to -1.5 °C (29.3 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 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 Helsingborg is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.3 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.1 °C (51.9 °F) and a maximum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °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 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30.9 °C (87.6 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 30 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 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 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 Helsingborg is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.8 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.2 °F) and a maximum of 22.2 °C (72 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 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 Helsingborg is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.3 °F) and a maximum of 21.8 °C (71.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.4 °C (41.7 °F) in August 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 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 Helsingborg is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.0 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.4 °C (50.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.6 °C (63.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.1 °C (31.8 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In October, the weather in Helsingborg is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.3 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -7.3 °C (18.9 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17 °C (63 °F). However, it reached 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In November, the weather in Helsingborg is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F) and a maximum of 7.3 °C (45.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in November 2015.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 14.7 °C (58.5 °F) in November 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 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 Helsingborg is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.1 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) and a maximum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 12 °C (53.6 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 0 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 92%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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