Climate - Karlstad (Sweden)

The climate of Karlstad is Baltic, that is, moderately continental, with cold winters, during which the average temperature is a few degrees below freezing, and mild summers.
The city is located in southern Sweden, on the northern shore of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden.
In summer, also due to the length of the days, the sunshine amount is quite good, and definitely better than in Norway.
Given the latitude (59°23'N), the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 14 to July 29.
In winter, during polar cold spells, the temperature can drop to -25 °C (-13 °F) or below. The coldest record is -36 °C (-32.8 °F) and was set in February 1966.
In summer, the temperature can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). The highest record is 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) and was set in July 2018.

Best Time

The best time to visit Karlstad 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.

Karlstad - Climate data

In Karlstad, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -2.7 °C (27.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.8 °C (62.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Karlstad, precipitation amounts to 690 millimeters (27.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest months (February, March) to 85 mm (3.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Karlstad, there are on average around 1925 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Karlstad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Karlstad is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.7 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -5.6 °C (21.9 °F) and a maximum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17.5 °C (0.5 °F). However, it dropped to -26.5 °C (-15.7 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, it reached 9.6 °C (49.3 °F) in January 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In February, the weather in Karlstad is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -2.6 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -6 °C (21.2 °F) and a maximum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16.5 °C (2.5 °F). However, it dropped to -25.2 °C (-13.4 °F) in February 1994.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 13.2 °C (55.8 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 2.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 26% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the weather in Karlstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.6 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -3.5 °C (25.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (10.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21.1 °C (-6 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 20.1 °C (68.2 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In April, the weather in Karlstad is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 0.1 °C (32.1 °F) and a maximum of 10.6 °C (51 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in April 2017.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 25.8 °C (78.4 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Karlstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F) and a maximum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.6 °C (83.5 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In June, the weather in Karlstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 19.7 °C (67.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3.5 °C (38 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in June 2012.
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 30.6 °C (87.1 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 18 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.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Karlstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.8 °C (62 °F), with a minimum of 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) and a maximum of 22 °C (71.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 32.1 °C (89.8 °F) in July 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the weather in Karlstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.7 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.4 °C (34.5 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (79 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 47% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Karlstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 16 °C (60.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -3.9 °C (25 °F) in September 1993.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it reached 24.3 °C (75.7 °F) in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In October, the weather in Karlstad is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.3 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23 °F). However, it dropped to -10.5 °C (13.1 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it reached 19 °C (66.2 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 35% of the time.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In November, the weather in Karlstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.9 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (16.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.3 °C (4.5 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it reached 17.1 °C (62.8 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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In December, the weather in Karlstad is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.6 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4.6 °C (23.8 °F) and a maximum of 1.4 °C (34.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4.5 °F). However, it dropped to -24 °C (-11.2 °F) in December 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it reached 11.5 °C (52.7 °F) in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).