Climate Insights for Höganäs

The climate in Höganäs is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 911mm of precipitation falls per year. Höganäs receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Höganäs is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Höganäs sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 20°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 18°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Höganäs is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 911mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 111mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 44mm. That's 67mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 41cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 12cm.

Höganäs is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h 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 24km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Höganäs, which began on June 21, 2026. Höganäs 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (8 days from now).

The best time to visit Höganäs is during June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 77mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 20°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Höganäs 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.