Karlstad Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Karlstad is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Karlstad, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 22°C in July to a very cold 2°C in February.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Karlstad receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 851 mm. The seasons in Karlstad, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 104 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less snow/rainfall, totaling 43 mm 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 over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September and highest during October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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4 m/s
3 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Karlstad in Sweden
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 104 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 43 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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