Climate guide for Visby, Sweden

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About Visby

Visby is a sightseeing destination in Sweden. Its setting includes UNESCO medieval walled town on Gotland island in the Baltic Sea. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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When to visit Visby: the short answer

The best time to visit Visby is June, followed by May, July. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 16°C with 37 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 5.5/10.

Across the year Visby swings from 2°C in January to 19°C in August, a 17-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 34 mm in May to 79 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Visby is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.7 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (19°C). Coolest: January (2°C). Driest: May (34 mm). Wettest: October (79 mm).

Visby month by month

January in Visby — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.7/10

January averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 69 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 7 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 5.7 points higher on the same scale.

February in Visby — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

February averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.

March in Visby — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.3/10

March averages 2°C (36°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 2 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.

It scores 5.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

April in Visby — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

April averages 5°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 14 sunny days and 14 daylight hours.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

May in Visby — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

May averages 10°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 16.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Visby at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

June in Visby — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.4/10

June averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 17.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Visby at 9.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

July in Visby — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

July averages 18°C (64°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 71 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 17.1 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Visby at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

August in Visby — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.4/10

August averages 19°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 62 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 sunny days and 15 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

September in Visby — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

September averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 6 sunny days and 12.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.

October in Visby — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

October averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 79 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 9.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.

November in Visby — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

November averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 60 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 7.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 4.6 points higher on the same scale.

December in Visby — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 3.9/10

December averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 0 sunny days and 6.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.9/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Visby — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Visby, Sweden?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Visby are June, May, July, August. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.4/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Visby year-round?
Visby has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 2°C in January to 19°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 3.7 and 9.4 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Visby?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Visby are January (3.7/10), December (3.9/10), February (4.3/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Visby?
October is the wettest month in Visby, averaging about 79 mm of rainfall. May is the driest, at roughly 34 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Visby?
June sees the most sun in Visby, with about 30 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Visby a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Visby is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, May, July, August) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Visby calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Visby: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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