Östersund weather and climate
Östersund weather and climate
Day
13 °C
Night
3 °C
Precipitation
41 mm
in month
Rainy days
8 days
in month
Daylight
18 hours
average
Sunshine
7 hours
average
Humidity
66 %
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Weather overview for Östersund
Weather overview
Östersund (Sweden) in general has a cold continental climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) in January to 18.9 °C (66.0 °F) in July. The driest month is April with just 7 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is July with 12 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in July with 10.0 °C (50.0 °F), the lowest in January with -10.7 °C (12.7 °F).
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value of -4.1 °C (24.6 °F) in Östersund, on the contrary the sea temperature is on its maximum in this month. The night temperature is on its minimum, with its value of -10.7 °C (12.7 °F). The humidity reaches its maximum, its value is 99 %. The number of rainy days starts to descent, the value of this measure is 9 days.
February weather
The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 8 days in Östersund, while the rainfall amount reaches its minimum in this month. The day temperature rise's start could be observed, the value of this measure is -2.8 °C (27.0 °F), and the night temperature starts to rise too, the value of this measure is -10.0 °C (14.0 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 1 hours.
March weather
The rise of the night temperature can be observed, with its value being -6.7 °C (19.9 °F) in Östersund, and the rise of the day temperature can be observed too, with its value of 0.7 °C (33.3 °F). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value of 3 hours. The maximum of the wind speed is observable, the value of this measure is 2.9.
April weather
The minimum of the number of rainy days is observable, its value is 7 days in Östersund. The day temperature continues to rise, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed too, with its value being -2.1 °C (28.2 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, with its value of 5 hours.
May weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) in Östersund, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 2.6 °C (36.7 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, the value of this measure is 8 days, and the rainfall amount starts to rise too, the value of this measure is 41 mm (1.62 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 7 hours.
June weather
The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 10 days in Östersund, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, its value is 63 mm (2.49 in). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, the value of this measure is 8 hours. The humidity is on its minimum in this month. The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 16.1 °C (61.0 °F). The maximum of the day length can be noticed in June.
July weather
The tourist season is about to start in Östersund. The day temperature is on its maximum, its value is 18.9 °C (66.0 °F), and the night temperature reaches its maximum too, with its value of 10.0 °C (50.0 °F). The maximum of the rainfall amount can be noticed, its value is 79 mm (3.11 in), and the number of rainy days reaches its maximum too, with its value being 12 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to descent in this month.
August weather
The tourist season continues in Östersund. The day temperature descent's start could be observed, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed as well in August. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value of 74 mm (2.90 in), and the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed too, with its value being 11 days. The wind speed reaches its minimum, with its value being 2.5.
September weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) in Östersund, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, with its value of 5.0 °C (41.0 °F). The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 4 hours.
October weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in Östersund, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, its value is 0.4 °C (32.7 °F). The number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 9 days, while the rainfall amount continues to descent, the value of this measure is 47 mm (1.86 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 2 hours.
November weather
The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 42 mm (1.63 in) in Östersund. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being -0.2 °C (31.6 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, with its value being -4.6 °C (23.7 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 1 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to descent, with its value being -3.4 °C (25.9 °F) in Östersund, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of -9.1 °C (15.6 °F). The beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed in December. The minimum of the day length is observable, its value is 4 hours. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its minimum in this month.
FAQs
What level of humidity is to expect in May in Östersund?
In Östersund in May, expect humidity around 66 %.
Are there good conditions to visit in Östersund in June?
Östersund can be visited in June - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 16.1 °C (61.0 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 6.9 °C (44.4 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What temperature can I expect during the day in July in Östersund?
The average daily temperature in Östersund in July is 18.9 °C (66.0 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.
Is August part of the wet season in Östersund?
No, there is no wet season in August in Östersund - you can expect 11 days of rain during the month.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in September in Östersund?
There are 11 days, which are rainy in September in Östersund, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.5 days of the week, or in general - 35 % days.