When is the best time to go to Karlstad
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Karlstad, Sweden. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Karlstad
Karlstad weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Karlstad are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 43mm | 0.9hrs | 8.7hrs |
Karlstad's weather in January is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karlstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 32mm | 1.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
February in Karlstad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karlstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Karlstad weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 36mm | 3.7hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in March in Karlstad is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karlstad.
March is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 38mm | 6hrs | 16hrs |
Karlstad's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karlstad.
April is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 43mm | 8.2hrs | 18.9hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Karlstad and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Karlstad, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Karlstad and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 55mm | 9.8hrs | 8.7hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Karlstad and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Karlstad, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Karlstad with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 64mm | 8.8hrs | 10.7hrs |
July in Karlstad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Karlstad, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 75mm | 7.5hrs | 13.1hrs |
The weather in August in Karlstad is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Karlstad, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Karlstad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 70mm | 4.9hrs | 16hrs |
Karlstad's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Karlstad.
September is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Karlstad weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 67mm | 3hrs | 18.9hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Karlstad and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karlstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 70mm | 1.7hrs | 8.7hrs |
Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Karlstad during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karlstad for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Karlstad and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Karlstad weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 48mm | 0.9hrs | 10.7hrs |
December in Karlstad is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Karlstad for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Karlstad and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Karlstad with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Karlstad weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 32mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -1.9°C 28.6°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 75mm 3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17°C 62.6°F |
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