Climate Insights for Åkirkeby

The climate in Åkirkeby is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 685mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 92mm of rainfall. Åkirkeby is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Åkirkeby sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 19°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 18°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Åkirkeby is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 685mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 92mm of rainfall. November and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 24mm. That's 68mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 31cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Åkirkeby is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 31km/h in winter, 24km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 28km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Åkirkeby, which began on September 23, 2026. Åkirkeby is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Åkirkeby is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Åkirkeby based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.