Climate - Linköping (Sweden)
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The climate of Linköping 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, in the county of Östergötland.
Given the latitude (58°25'N), the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 18th to July 25th.
In winter, the temperature can drop below -20 °C (-4 °F) during cold spells. The coldest record is -32 °C (-25.6 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In summer, it can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F) on the hottest days. The highest record is 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) and was set in August 1992.
Best Time
The best time to visit Linköping 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.
Linköping - Climate data
In Linköping, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -1.7 °C (28.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 17.1 °C (62.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.Linköping - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | -4.4 | 1 | -1.7 | 24 | 34 | 28.9 |
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| February | -4.6 | 1.3 | -1.6 | 24 | 34 | 29 |
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| March | -2.7 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 27 | 41 | 34.2 |
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| April | 0.6 | 11.2 | 5.9 | 33 | 52 | 42.6 |
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| May | 5 | 16.5 | 10.8 | 41 | 62 | 51.4 |
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| June | 9 | 20.1 | 14.6 | 48 | 68 | 58.2 |
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| July | 11.7 | 22.5 | 17.1 | 53 | 72 | 62.8 |
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| August | 11.2 | 21.5 | 16.4 | 52 | 71 | 61.4 |
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| September | 7.6 | 16.6 | 12.1 | 46 | 62 | 53.8 |
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| October | 3.6 | 10.4 | 7 | 38 | 51 | 44.6 |
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| November | 0.3 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 33 | 41 | 37 |
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| December | -3 | 2.2 | -0.4 | 27 | 36 | 31.3 |
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| Year | 2.9 | 11.2 | 7.05 | 37.2 | 52.1 | 44.5 |
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In Linköping, precipitation amounts to 555 millimeters (21.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (February, March) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest ones (June, July, August) Here is the average precipitation.Linköping - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 30 | 1.2 | 8 |
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| February | 25 | 1 | 7 |
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| March | 25 | 1 | 7 |
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| April | 30 | 1.2 | 7 |
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| May | 45 | 1.8 | 8 |
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| June | 70 | 2.8 | 10 |
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| July | 70 | 2.8 | 9 |
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| August | 70 | 2.8 | 11 |
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| September | 60 | 2.4 | 9 |
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| October | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| November | 45 | 1.8 | 10 |
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| December | 40 | 1.6 | 10 |
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| Year | 555 | 21.9 | 105 |
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Linköping - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Linköping is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.7 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4.4 °C (24.1 °F) and a maximum of 1 °C (33.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16.5 °C (2 °F). However, it dropped to -28.9 °C (-20 °F) in January 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7 °C (45 °F). However, it reached 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) in January 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
In February, the weather in Linköping is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -1.6 °C (29 °F), with a minimum of -4.6 °C (23.7 °F) and a maximum of 1.3 °C (34.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -16 °C (3 °F). However, it dropped to -25.5 °C (-13.9 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 7.5 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in February 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
In March, the weather in Linköping is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.2 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) and a maximum of 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -12 °C (11 °F). However, it dropped to -22 °C (-7.6 °F) in March 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 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 14 kph (9 mph).
In April, the weather in Linköping is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °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 -6 °C (21.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in April 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 26.9 °C (80.4 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In May, the weather in Linköping is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °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 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In June, the weather in Linköping is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 9 °C (48.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °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 -0.4 °C (31.3 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 31.6 °C (88.9 °F) in June 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 10 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%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Linköping is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 11.7 °C (53.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) in July 1998.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34.3 °C (93.7 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In August, the weather in Linköping is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.4 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 11.2 °C (52.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.5 °C (70.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5.5 °C (42 °F). However, it dropped to 1.6 °C (34.9 °F) in August 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F). However, it reached 34.6 °C (94.3 °F) in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In September, the weather in Linköping is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.1 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -4.3 °C (24.3 °F) in September 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in September 2019.
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 13 kph (8 mph).
In October, the weather in Linköping is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 10.4 °C (50.7 °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 -11.1 °C (12 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22 °C (71.6 °F) in October 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In November, the weather in Linköping is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.8 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of 0.3 °C (32.5 °F) and a maximum of 5.2 °C (41.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17 °F). However, it dropped to -14.7 °C (5.5 °F) in November 2018.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it reached 17.3 °C (63.1 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are short.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
In December, the weather in Linköping is usually very cold. The average temperature is of -0.4 °C (31 °F), with a minimum of -3 °C (26.6 °F) and a maximum of 2.2 °C (36 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -13.5 °C (7.5 °F). However, it dropped to -27.6 °C (-17.7 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 30 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 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
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