Best Time to Visit Visby, Gotland, Sweden
Visby is at its sunniest and driest in June–August.
The best time to visit Visby for sunny, dry weather is June and August — 2 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August and January–June; the wetter half falls in July and September–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.1°C / 30°F in February to 16.7°C / 62.1°F in July, with rainfall from 25 mm / 1 in (May) to 57 mm / 2.2 in (September). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Visby, Gotland, Sweden's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Visby'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 | 14.2°C57.6°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.3°C61.3°F | 46 mm1.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Visby?
The best time to visit Visby for sunny, dry weather is June, August. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 16.7°C / 62.1°F, and the driest is May with about 25 mm / 1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Visby's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Visby?
The rainy season at Visby, Gotland runs through July and September–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 46 mm / 1.8 in. The wettest single month is September (57 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the driest month in Visby?
The driest month in Visby is May, averaging about 25 mm / 1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 9.7°C / 49.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Visby?
The least comfortable months for travel to Visby — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 57 mm / 2.2 in in September, and the coldest month averages -1.1°C / 30°F.
Is Visby climate different from Sweden overall?
Yes, usually. Our Visby 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 Visby specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.