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Östersund Unmissables

Östersund, situated on the shores of Lake Storsjön, is defined by its regional heritage and active sports culture. The Jamtli complex serves as a primary cultural hub, featuring an open-air history land and museum. The city’s athletic facilities include the Jämtkraft Arena for football and the Östersund Arena for ice hockey and curling. Recreational options range from the Storsjöbadet water park to the lakeside activity center at Surfbukten, while the 19th-century Gamla kyrkan offers historical architectural interest.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-4° (feels like -9°) · extremes -19°–3°
-8° at night
12 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
5 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-4° (feels like -8°) · extremes -19°–3°
-8° at night
10 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -14°–5°
-6° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

5° (feels like 1°) · extremes -7°–12°
-2° at night
9 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -2°–20°
3° at night
12 rainy days
5 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Good

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes 3°–24°
8° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
20 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

18° (feels like 17°) · extremes 7°–26°
11° at night
15 rainy days
6 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
19 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 6°–23°
10° at night
14 rainy days
5 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Fair

12° (feels like 10°) · extremes 2°–18°
7° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -3°–11°
1° at night
12 rainy days
2 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -11°–6°
-3° at night
12 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-3° (feels like -7°) · extremes -17°–4°
-7° at night
13 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 0 · low
4 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Swedish Krona SEK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Swedish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +46

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Ostersund

Featured Lists

Östersund Unmissables

Ostersund — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

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