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Uppsala, Uppsala Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Uppsala, Uppsala?
Uppsala, Uppsala gets 561 mm of precipitation a year over about 149 rainy days. July is the warmest month (average high 23°C) and February the coldest (average low -5°C).
Humid continental climate
Uppsala, Uppsala has warm summers and cold winters. Daytime highs range from about 0°C in January to 24°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 | -4° | 1° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 2° | 11° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 12° | 22° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 4° | 11° |
How much rain does Uppsala get?
Uppsala gets 561 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 149 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 80% of Sweden.
August is the wettest month, with 74 mm. March is the driest, with 28 mm. December has the most rainy days, about 15.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 34 days, to March 28, 2022.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Uppsala got 444 mm of rain, against a normal of 561 mm for those months. January 2026 had the most, with 73 mm.
Uppsala weather by month
Uppsala weather in January
In January, Uppsala averages a high of 1°C and a low of -4°C. It gets 35 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 22% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 11°C (2020) and the record low is -28°C (1979).
Uppsala weather in February
In February, Uppsala averages a high of 1°C and a low of -5°C. It gets 30 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 12°C (1990) and the record low is -30°C (1970).
Uppsala weather in March
In March, Uppsala averages a high of 5°C and a low of -2°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 37% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 20°C (2017) and the record low is -25°C (2005).
Uppsala weather in April
In April, Uppsala averages a high of 11°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 32 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 27°C (1993) and the record low is -10°C (2023).
Uppsala weather in May
In May, Uppsala averages a high of 17°C and a low of 6°C. It gets 41 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 44% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 29°C (2018) and the record low is -5°C (1978). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Uppsala weather in June
In June, Uppsala averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 64 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 50% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 32°C (2024) and the record low is 1°C (1982). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Uppsala weather in July
In July, Uppsala averages a high of 23°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 59 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 39% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 34°C (2018) and the record low is 4°C (1975). July is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Uppsala weather in August
In August, Uppsala averages a high of 22°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 74 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 35% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 33°C (2014) and the record low is 1°C (2007).
Uppsala weather in September
In September, Uppsala averages a high of 17°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -4°C (2001). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Uppsala weather in October
In October, Uppsala averages a high of 10°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 53 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 29% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 22°C (1995) and the record low is -11°C (1992).
Uppsala weather in November
In November, Uppsala averages a high of 4°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 52 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 21% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 16°C (2020) and the record low is -18°C (1980).
Uppsala weather in December
In December, Uppsala averages a high of 2°C and a low of -3°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 13°C (2015) and the record low is -27°C (1989).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Uppsala
June is the sunniest month in Uppsala, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 20%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 33% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Uppsala is sunnier than 73% of Sweden.
Humidity peaks in December at 90% and is lowest in May at 60%.
First and last freeze in Uppsala
The first fall freeze in Uppsala typically comes around October 5, and the last spring freeze around May 9. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 149 days.
Uppsala weather records
These records cover UPPSALA_AUT during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Uppsala station is 34°C, on July 16, 2018. The coldest is -30°C, on February 18, 1970.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 104 mm of precipitation, on August 17, 1997.
26 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.5°C per decade since 1986.
The best time to visit Uppsala
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 1°C and lows near -4°C.
Spring (March–May) is chilly, with average highs around 11°C and lows near 1°C.
Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is chilly, with average highs around 10°C and lows near 4°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4° | 1° | 35 mm | 13 | 86% | 22% | 11° | -28° |
| February | -5° | 1° | 30 mm | 11 | 82% | 30% | 12° | -30° |
| March | -2° | 5° | 28 mm | 11 | 72% | 37% | 20° | -25° |
| April | 1° | 11° | 32 mm | 10 | 63% | 42% | 27° | -10° |
| May | 6° | 17° | 41 mm | 11 | 60% | 44% | 29° | -5° |
| June | 10° | 21° | 64 mm | 13 | 63% | 50% | 32° | 1° |
| July | 13° | 23° | 59 mm | 12 | 70% | 39% | 34° | 4° |
| August | 12° | 22° | 74 mm | 13 | 74% | 35% | 33° | 1° |
| September | 8° | 17° | 50 mm | 12 | 80% | 32% | 29° | -4° |
| October | 4° | 10° | 53 mm | 14 | 84% | 29% | 22° | -11° |
| November | 0° | 4° | 52 mm | 15 | 88% | 21% | 16° | -18° |
| December | -3° | 2° | 44 mm | 15 | 90% | 20% | 13° | -27° |
Station: UPPSALA_AUT, 1 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; 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.
Uppsala climate questions
How much rain does Uppsala get?
Uppsala gets 561 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 149 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Uppsala?
August is the wettest month in Uppsala, with 74 mm. March is the driest, with 28 mm.
How many rainy days does Uppsala have a year?
Uppsala has about 149 days with measurable rain in an average year. December has the most, about 15.
What is the hottest month in Uppsala?
July is the warmest month in Uppsala, with an average high of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Uppsala?
February is the coldest month in Uppsala, with an average low of -5°C.
What is the record high temperature in Uppsala?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Uppsala station is 34°C, set on July 16, 2018. The record low is -30°C, on February 18, 1970.
What is the sunniest month in Uppsala?
June is the sunniest month in Uppsala, with estimated sunshine of 50% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest.
When is the first frost in Uppsala?
The first fall freeze in Uppsala typically comes around October 5. The last spring freeze is around May 9.
What is the best time to visit Uppsala?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically May to July and September, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.