Västra Götaland, Sweden
Kungshamn
Kungshamn is a village in Västra Götaland, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 4,866 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now12°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population4,866
Local time12:12
58.36° N, 11.26° EElevation 14 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
Postal codes456 01, 456 20 …October: high / low11° / 7°
Rain this month103mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kungshamn at a glance
Sunrise · sunset07:25 · 16:339 h 07 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous76% · Moonrise 18:42Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 3Next holiday31 OctoberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
81 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
47 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Kungshamn
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 79%
Today30 Oct13°9°
Sat31 Oct12°6°
Sun1 Nov13°10°3.8 mm
Mon2 Nov10°7°
Tue3 Nov12°8°
Wed4 Nov12°5°
Thu5 Nov10°7°
Fri6 Nov11°5°
Sat7 Nov11°6°
When to go to Kungshamn
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 50 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 56 | 26 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -1° | -1° | 0° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 73 | 53 | 54 | 47 | 53 | 72 | 73 | 81 | 76 | 103 | 92 | 71 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Sea | 4° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 11° | 14° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Kungshamn
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kungshamn
Outdoors around Kungshamn
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
MarsellekojanMountain huts
0.5 kmHavets HusAquariums
0.6 kmBredablickViewpoints
0.8 kmSotenäs GolfklubbGolf courses
1.7 kmÖrnefjordens CampingCamp sites
2.7 kmToppstuganMountain huts
3.6 kmDive site
2.6 kmDive TeamDive site
15 kmDive site
15 kmDive site
18 kmNature around Kungshamn
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Sweden seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kungshamn
Towns and villages around Kungshamn
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kungshamnsberg0.4 kmSandbogen0.7 kmHagaberg1 kmHovenäset1.5 kmFisketången1.5 kmRosendal1.5 kmHasselösund1.6 kmSmögen2.2 kmVäjern2.3 kmRinnane2.8 kmLångevik2.9 kmOlstenshamn3.3 kmGrönvik3.5 kmOrrvik3.6 kmVigarna3.7 kmÖrn4 kmRörvik Västergård4.1 kmTullboden4.3 kmMyren4.5 kmMalmön4.6 kmStallen4.6 kmHeden4.9 kmGrönvik4.9 kmTorsvik5.3 kmBua5.4 kmDraget5.4 kmSkogen5.4 kmRörvik5.7 kmÖstergård6 kmSvälte6.1 kmSlävik6.3 kmSkarpe Nord6.3 kmFykan6.8 kmAskum7.4 kmGrosshamn7.4 kmRisdal7.5 kmTångevik9.1 kmHunnebostrand9.1 kmSkeppsudden9.3 kmLerbäck9.9 kmUlebergshamn10 kmNedre Kärr10 kmHjälmsängen10 kmLegene11 kmStrandhamn11 kmFlatholmen11 kmValfjäll11 kmKärr11 kmVik11 kmTossene12 kmÖdstoft12 kmKlev12 kmHommedal13 kmHäljeröd13 kmFinntorp13 kmBovallstrand13 km
Kungshamn from above
Around Kungshamn32 places to see, do and reach nearby
TrötemyrNature14 kmRotemyrNature15 kmPrästtorps myrNature14 kmBergs vattenNature23 kmHållöNature3.8 kmStora KornöNature10 kmTryggöNature4.0 kmLångö, Västra GötalandNature1.9 kmDive siteDive site2.6 kmDive TeamDive site15 kmDive siteDive site15 kmHovenäsets kapellMonument2.4 kmSmögens lotsutkikMonument2.5 kmKungshamns kyrkaMonument0.6 kmSmögens kyrkaMonument2.1 kmHållö lighthouseMonument3.9 kmHärnäsets folkets husMonument8.4 kmHunnebostrand ChurchMonument9.1 kmLysekil ChurchMonument14 kmAsta av Smögen (ship, 1916)Museum1.1 kmKungshamns bildarkivMuseum1.9 kmSjöboden och fiskarstuganMuseum2.3 kmVikarvets MuseumMuseum14 kmStenhuggerimuseet i BohuslänMuseum7.9 kmHållö färjelägetFerry port4.1 kmStallens färjelägeFerry port4.7 kmLysekilPlace14 kmHunnebostrandPlace9.1 kmBrastadPlace13 kmEllösPlace23 kmSmögenPlace2.2 kmGrundsundPlace19 km
Postal codes
456 01456 20456 21456 22456 23456 24456 31456 32456 33456 34456 42456 43456 44456 80456 81456 91
Getting to Kungshamn
Trollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHN
64 kmGöteborg Landvetter AirportGOT
98 kmSandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
108 kmHållö färjelägetFerry port
4.1 kmStallens färjelägeTullboden färjeläge
4.7 kmPlaces near Kungshamn
Places with a climate like Kungshamn
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kungshamn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kungshamn.
What is the hottest month in Kungshamn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Kungshamn?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kungshamn?
August is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kungshamn?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Kungshamn?
Kungshamn has 16 postal codes: 456 01, 456 20, 456 21, 456 22, 456 23, 456 24, 456 31, 456 32, 456 33, 456 34, 456 42, 456 43 ….