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Helsingborg, Skåne Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Helsingborg, Skåne?
Helsingborg, Skåne gets 671 mm of precipitation a year over about 168 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 22°C) and January the coldest (average low -2°C).
Oceanic climate
Helsingborg, Skåne has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 3°C in January to 22°C in July. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | -1° | 3° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 3° | 12° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 22° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 7° | 13° |
How much rain does Helsingborg get?
Helsingborg gets 671 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 168 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 62% of Sweden.
August is the wettest month, with 84 mm. April is the driest, with 30 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 18.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 25 days, to May 9, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Helsingborg got 485 mm of rain, against a normal of 671 mm for those months. October 2025 had the most, with 95 mm.
Helsingborg weather by month
Helsingborg weather in January
In January, Helsingborg averages a high of 3°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 46 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 23% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 11°C (2007) and the record low is -20°C (2003).
Helsingborg weather in February
In February, Helsingborg averages a high of 3°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 43 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 14°C (2021) and the record low is -17°C (1999).
Helsingborg weather in March
In March, Helsingborg averages a high of 7°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 40% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 18°C (2017) and the record low is -19°C (2006).
Helsingborg weather in April
In April, Helsingborg averages a high of 12°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 26°C (2000) and the record low is -6°C (2013).
Helsingborg weather in May
In May, Helsingborg averages a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 29°C (2018) and the record low is -2°C (2011). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Helsingborg weather in June
In June, Helsingborg averages a high of 20°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 33°C (2026) and the record low is 3°C (2009). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Helsingborg weather in July
In July, Helsingborg averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 70 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 33°C (2018) and the record low is 7°C (2007). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Helsingborg weather in August
In August, Helsingborg averages a high of 22°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 32°C (2018) and the record low is 6°C (1995).
Helsingborg weather in September
In September, Helsingborg averages a high of 18°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 56 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 31°C (2024) and the record low is 0°C (2002). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Helsingborg weather in October
In October, Helsingborg averages a high of 12°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 69 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 26% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 22°C (2011) and the record low is -7°C (2003).
Helsingborg weather in November
In November, Helsingborg averages a high of 7°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 17°C (2020) and the record low is -11°C (2015).
Helsingborg weather in December
In December, Helsingborg averages a high of 4°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 12°C (2006) and the record low is -22°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Helsingborg
April is the sunniest month in Helsingborg, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 16%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Helsingborg is sunnier than 62% of Sweden.
Humidity peaks in December at 92% and is lowest in April at 67%.
First and last freeze in Helsingborg
The first fall freeze in Helsingborg typically comes around October 28, and the last spring freeze around April 22. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 189 days.
Helsingborg weather records
These records cover HELSINGBORG_A during 1995–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Helsingborg station is 33°C, on June 27, 2026. The coldest is -22°C, on December 31, 2001.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 69 mm of precipitation, on August 4, 2008.
33 all-time records have been set at the station since 1995.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1996.
The best time to visit Helsingborg
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.
Winter (December–February) is cold, with average highs around 3°C and lows near -1°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 12°C and lows near 3°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 21°C and lows near 12°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 13°C and lows near 7°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2° | 3° | 46 mm | 16 | 90% | 23% | 11° | -20° |
| February | -2° | 3° | 43 mm | 14 | 86% | 27% | 14° | -17° |
| March | 0° | 7° | 38 mm | 12 | 78% | 40% | 18° | -19° |
| April | 3° | 12° | 30 mm | 10 | 67% | 46% | 26° | -6° |
| May | 7° | 17° | 49 mm | 12 | 69% | 42% | 29° | -2° |
| June | 11° | 20° | 73 mm | 13 | 71% | 44% | 33° | 3° |
| July | 13° | 22° | 70 mm | 13 | 76% | 37% | 33° | 7° |
| August | 13° | 22° | 84 mm | 15 | 76% | 39% | 32° | 6° |
| September | 11° | 18° | 56 mm | 13 | 81% | 36% | 31° | 0° |
| October | 7° | 12° | 69 mm | 16 | 87% | 26% | 22° | -7° |
| November | 3° | 7° | 54 mm | 16 | 89% | 18% | 17° | -11° |
| December | 0° | 4° | 58 mm | 18 | 92% | 16% | 12° | -22° |
Station: HELSINGBORG_A, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1995–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Helsingborg climate questions
How much rain does Helsingborg get?
Helsingborg gets 671 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 168 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Helsingborg?
August is the wettest month in Helsingborg, with 84 mm. April is the driest, with 30 mm.
How many rainy days does Helsingborg have a year?
Helsingborg has about 168 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Helsingborg?
July is the warmest month in Helsingborg, with an average high of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Helsingborg?
January is the coldest month in Helsingborg, with an average low of -2°C.
What is the record high temperature in Helsingborg?
Within the available 1995–2026 station history, the record high at the Helsingborg station is 33°C, set on June 27, 2026. The record low is -22°C, on December 31, 2001.
What is the sunniest month in Helsingborg?
April is the sunniest month in Helsingborg, with estimated sunshine of 46% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Helsingborg?
The first fall freeze in Helsingborg typically comes around October 28. The last spring freeze is around April 22.
What is the best time to visit Helsingborg?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.