Karlstad Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 22°C (72°F) in July to 2°C (36°F) in February.
The city receives around 851 mm (34 in) of rain/snowfall per year. August is the wettest month and March the driest. Sunshine peaks in June, when the city sees around 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Monthly Temperature in Karlstad
In Karlstad, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in July to a very cold 2°C (36°F) in February.
Nighttime temperatures range from 14°C (57°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Karlstad
On average, Karlstad receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 851 mm (34 in). The seasons in Karlstad bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 43 mm (1.7 in) over 13 snowy/rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Karlstad Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Karlstad
In Karlstad, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.5 hours per average day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Karlstad by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Karlstad.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Karlstad
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September and highest during October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Karlstad 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
