Best Time to Visit Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Härnösand.
Härnösand does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 15.7°C / 60.3°F) and driest (February, 37 mm / 1.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -6°C / 21.2°F in January to 15.7°C / 60.3°F in July, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in (February) to 84 mm / 3.3 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Härnösand, Västernorrland, Sweden's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Härnösand's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 13°C55.4°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| July | 15.7°C60.3°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| August | 14.4°C57.9°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
No month at Härnösand matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Härnösand?
Härnösand doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~37 mm / 1.5 in) and July (warmest, 15.7°C / 60.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Sweden's national average.
When is the rainy season in Härnösand?
The rainy season at Härnösand, Västernorrland runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 54 mm / 2.1 in. The wettest single month is November (84 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Härnösand?
The driest month in Härnösand is February, averaging about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -5.9°C / 21.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Härnösand?
The least comfortable months for travel to Härnösand — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 84 mm / 3.3 in in November, and the coldest month averages -6°C / 21.2°F.
Is Härnösand climate different from Sweden overall?
Yes, usually. Our Härnösand figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sweden figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Härnösand specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.