When is the best time to go to Gävle?

When is the best time to go to Gävle? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Gävle are May, June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The coldest months are January and February
  • The rainiest months are June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are July and August


Annual weather in Gävle

For full information about the climate and weather in Gävle a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 25°F/31°F
2.4in
February 25°F/32°F
1.9in
March 31°F/38°F
1.9in
April 40°F/50°F
1.9in
May 50°F/61°F
3in
June 59°F/68°F
3.3in
July 63°F/74°F
3.9in
August 59°F/70°F
3.7in
September 52°F/63°F
2.5in
October 41°F/50°F
2.9in
November 36°F/41°F
2.4in
December 31°F/34°F
2.3in


Weather and climate in Gävle

Gävle enjoys a warm-summer humid continental climate (without dry season) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Gävle is 50°F (ranging from 31°F in january to 74°F in july). Annual rainfall is 31.8in, with a minimum of 1.9in in april and a maximum of 3.9in in july.
  • Between january and april the climate is the worst possible. At lunchtime, it's 49°F in average and you can expect to have 1.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of may the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 85°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of june and august the climate is favorable. By early evening, the temperature averages 63°F.
  • In september the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 61°F in average and you can expect to have 2.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between october and december the climate is very bad. It is for example 34°F as maximum temperature in december and, in december, 4 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gävle

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gävle: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gävle

Find out when Gävle has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Gävle

  • Very low season in Gävle
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April and November.
  • Low season in Gävle
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: May, September, October and December.
  • High season in Gävle
    The number of visitors to Gävle is high in: June and August.
  • Peak season in Gävle
    The largest number of tourists visiting Gävle is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Gävle month by month



Best time for low prices in Gävle

Average prices of hotels in Gävle month by month

Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gävle. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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