Climate Insights for Visby

The climate in Visby is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 559mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 71mm of rainfall. Visby is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to -1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Visby vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Visby is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 559mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 47mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 71mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 29mm. That's 43mm less than July, 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 44cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.

Visby is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/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 22km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Visby, which began on March 20, 2026. Visby 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 July at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -1°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The best time to visit Visby is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, February can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -1°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 Visby 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.