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Climate - Kristianstad (Sweden)


Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

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Kristianstad, where it's located


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Climate chart - Kristianstad
The climate of Kristianstad is Baltic, that is to say, relatively continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
The city is located near the east coast of Scania (Skåne), which is the southernmost and mildest county in Sweden, although it is windy as it often receives winds from the Atlantic.
Given the latitude (56°00'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 -27.8 °C (-18 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In summer, the temperature can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). The highest record is 35 °C (95 °F) and was set in July 2010.

Kristianstad

Best Time


The best time to visit Kristianstad 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.

Kristianstad - Climate data


In Kristianstad, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 0.6 °C (33.2 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.5 °C (63.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kristianstad - Average temperatures (1991-2020)
MonthMin (°C)Max (°C)Mean (°C)Min (°F)Max (°F)Mean (°F)
January-230.6293733.2
February-240.9293833.7
March-173314437.4
April2126.9365344.5
May61711.3436252.3
June102015506859
July122317.5547363.6
August122217547162.6
September91813.3486455.9
October5128.8425447.9
November274.8364540.6
December041.9313935.4
Year4.612.38.4540.354.247

In Kristianstad, precipitation amounts to 605 millimeters (23.8 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest months (March, April) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (July, August) Here is the average precipitation.
Kristianstad - Average precipitation
MonthMillimetersInchesDays
January401.69
February401.69
March301.27
April301.26
May401.68
June652.610
July702.89
August702.810
September451.87
October652.611
November552.211
December50211
Year60523.8108

At Kristianstad, 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.
Kristianstad - Sea temperature
MonthCelsius (°C)Fahrenheit (°F)
January3.538
February2.537
March337
April541
May948
June13.556
July1763
August1864
September15.560
October1253
November8.547
December541
Year9.449

Kristianstad - 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 Kristianstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.6 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 2.9 °C (37.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12.5 °C (9.5 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in January 2003.
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 January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 89%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3.5 °C (38.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In February, the weather in Kristianstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 0.9 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) and a maximum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °F). However, it dropped to -20 °C (-4 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it reached 15 °C (59 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (37 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In March, the weather in Kristianstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.0 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of -0.7 °C (30.8 °F) and a maximum of 6.6 °C (44 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8.5 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -21 °C (-5.8 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57.5 °F). However, it reached 21 °C (69.8 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 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 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In April, the weather in Kristianstad is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 6.9 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 2 °C (35.6 °F) and a maximum of 11.9 °C (53.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (24.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in April 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in April 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In May, the weather in Kristianstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.3 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F) in May 2017.
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 28 °C (82.4 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In June, the weather in Kristianstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.8 °C (49.6 °F) and a maximum of 20.2 °C (68.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to 0 °C (32 °F) in June 2004.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 32 °C (89.6 °F) in June 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 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 70%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Kristianstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.4 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in July 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in July 2010.
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 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In August, the weather in Kristianstad is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.0 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.7 °F) and a maximum of 21.9 °C (71.5 °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 °C (39.2 °F) in August 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in August 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 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 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In September, the weather in Kristianstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.3 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °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 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73 °F). However, it reached 27 °C (80.6 °F) in September 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.



In October, the weather in Kristianstad is usually mild. The average temperature is of 8.8 °C (48 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.8 °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 -3 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 24 °C (75.2 °F) in October 2018.
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 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.



In November, the weather in Kristianstad is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.8 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.4 °C (36.2 °F) and a maximum of 7.2 °C (45 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). However, it reached 18 °C (64.4 °F) in November 2020.
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 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 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 Kristianstad is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.9 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.3 °C (31.4 °F) and a maximum of 4.1 °C (39.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10.5 °C (13 °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 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). However, it reached 13 °C (55.4 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 5 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 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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