Climate of Karlstad, Värmland, Sweden
Point-value climate at Karlstad (Värmland, Sweden). Population approximately 74,141.
Located in Värmland, Sweden, Karlstad has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 74,141. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.4°C / 25.9°F in February to 16.8°C / 62.2°F in July, with rainfall varying from 34 mm / 1.3 in (February) to 69 mm / 2.7 in (September) — about 643 mm / 25.3 in across the year. Karlstad is the capital of Värmland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Karlstad's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.1°C26.4°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.4°C25.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| March | 0°C32°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| April | 4.3°C39.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | — |
| May | 10.6°C51.1°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| June | 14.7°C58.5°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 16.8°C62.2°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 15.6°C60.1°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| September | 11.1°C52°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| October | 6.6°C43.9°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 1.9°C35.4°F | 69 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
| December | -1.5°C29.3°F | 52 mm2″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Karlstad?
Karlstad does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Karlstad's warmest month is July at an average of 16.8°C / 62.2°F, and its driest month is February with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Karlstad?
Karlstad, in Värmland, Sweden, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.4°C / 25.9°F in February to 16.8°C / 62.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 643 mm / 25.3 in, with the wettest month being September (69 mm / 2.7 in) and the driest February (34 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Karlstad in July?
The average temperature in Karlstad in July is 16.8°C / 62.2°F, with rainfall of about 62 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Karlstad?
The driest month in Karlstad is February, with about 34 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Karlstad?
The wettest month in Karlstad is September, with approximately 69 mm / 2.7 in of average monthly rainfall.