Västra Götaland, Sweden
Marstrand
Marstrand is a locality in Västra Götaland, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 349 (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
Population349
Local time16:47
57.89° N, 11.58° EElevation 14 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes440 30, 442 19 …October: high / low12° / 8°
Rain this month106mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Marstrand at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:04 · 17:539 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:44Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 3.2Next holiday31 OctoberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month19°C
Average high in August
Coolest month0°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
81 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
46 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 12 km
Weather in Marstrand
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
12°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 85%
Today22 Oct13°11°6.4 mm
Fri23 Oct12°9°4.7 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°1.8 mm
Sun25 Oct13°10°19.5 mm
Mon26 Oct13°10°5.1 mm
Tue27 Oct14°11°1.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°12°6.8 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°1 mm
Fri30 Oct13°10°
Sat31 Oct11°8°0.5 mm
When to go to Marstrand
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 | 15 | 17 | 25 | 37 | 47 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 60 | 29 | 17 | 15 |
| High | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
| Low | 0° | 0° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 5° | 2° |
| Rain (mm) | 76 | 54 | 56 | 46 | 52 | 69 | 73 | 84 | 81 | 106 | 92 | 81 |
| Wet days | 15 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 18 |
| Sea | 4° | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 8° | 6° |
What's on in Marstrand
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Marstrand
0.3 km
Carlsten FortressBuilt 16580.2 km
Hamnfärjan IIBuilt 1948
0 km
Marstrands rådhusBuilt 1647
0.5 km
Södra strandverketBuilt 18571.7 km
Ärholmens gasstationBuilt 19190.1 km
Marstrand Church
Museum11 km
Nordic Watercolour MuseumBuilt 2000
Museum12 km
M/S AteneBuilt 1909More museums: Hembygdsmuseum
Outdoors around Marstrand
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
TerrassenViewpoints
0.9 kmMarstrands FamiljecampingCamp sites
1.3 kmLycke Golf & CountryclubGolf courses
1.4 kmHav & LogiCamp sites
1.8 kmGullbringa Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
2.6 kmSankt Olovs valarViewpoints
3.9 kmAlebackenSki area · 1 km of pistes · 3 lifts
30 kmBrudarebackenSki area · 1 lifts
35 kmNature around Marstrand
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Sweden seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Marstrand
Towns and villages around Marstrand
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Arvidsvik0.5 kmBremsegården1.6 kmGunnarsdal2 kmBjörnängen2.1 kmKlockarringen2.1 kmKorsvik2.5 kmBackudden2.5 kmBredvik3 kmHalsen3.1 kmTornviken3.1 kmBeateberg3.4 kmÄggdal7.3 kmKroken8 kmKovikshamn8 kmLycke8.1 kmBremnäs8.3 kmSjöhåla9 kmTjuvkil9 kmVedhall9.2 kmÅkerhög9.2 kmLilla Ryr9.2 kmFjällsholmen9.3 kmTofta9.4 kmHolm9.8 kmBräcke9.8 kmRestad10 kmRyr10 kmHållsunga11 kmRanneberg12 kmLökeberg12 kmLindhamn12 kmÅrsnäs12 kmSkåra12 kmRöd12 kmHöga13 kmKärna13 kmGlöskär13 kmÅseby13 kmFlögen13 kmVävra13 kmBåröd13 kmRunneröd13 kmDalen13 kmÖdsmål13 kmGranneby13 kmTorsby13 kmLefstad13 kmKärrhed13 kmGlose13 kmVallby14 kmTorp14 kmNedre Knaverstad14 kmVråkärr14 kmLilla Överön14 kmStora Överön14 kmHålta14 kmStaby14 kmTorrebräcka14 kmHermansby14 kmTronnum14 kmSolberga14 kmHallbjörtorp14 kmRörvik15 kmSkar15 kmKnaverstad15 km
Marstrand from above
Around Marstrand35 places to see, do and reach nearby
Bös tjärnNature9.8 kmMyrenNature10 kmKnipe stövaNature9.5 kmKnipe sprickgrottaNature9.5 kmKansås stugaNature11 kmLillevattenNature24 kmKlåverönNature3.2 kmÄlgön, Västra GötalandNature6.8 kmVettebergetMountain8.2 kmAlebackenSki area30 kmBrudarebackenSki area35 kmCarlsten FortressMonument0.3 kmHamnfärjan IIMonument0.2 kmMarstrands rådhusMonumentunder 100 mSödra strandverketMonument0.5 kmÄrholmens gasstationMonument1.7 kmMarstrand ChurchMonumentunder 100 mSocietetshuset, MarstrandMonument0.1 kmPater Noster lighthouseMonument7.0 kmNordic Watercolour MuseumMuseum11 kmM/S AteneMuseum12 kmSkärhamns sjöfartsmuseumMuseum12 kmKlädesholmens museum "Sillebua"Museum6.8 kmSäbygårdenMuseum15 kmKodeStation17 kmYtterbyStation20 kmStora HögaStation21 kmMarstrandsönFerry port0.2 kmMarstrands färjelägeFerry port0.4 kmKungälvPlace24 kmÖckeröPlace20 kmHönöPlace22 kmSkärhamnPlace11 kmStenungsundPlace25 kmStora HögaPlace21 km
Postal codes
440 30442 19442 65442 66442 67
Getting to Marstrand
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOT
48 kmTrollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHN
66 kmAalborg AirportAAL
136 kmKodeRailway station
17 kmYtterbyRailway station
20 kmStora HögaRailway station
21 kmMarstrandsönMarstrands färjeläge
0.2 kmMarstrands färjelägeKlåverön · Marstrandsön · Åstol
0.4 kmPlaces near Marstrand
Places with a climate like Marstrand
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marstrand?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marstrand.
What is the hottest month in Marstrand?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Marstrand?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marstrand?
December is the wettest month with about 81 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Marstrand?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Marstrand?
Marstrand has 5 postal codes: 440 30, 442 19, 442 65, 442 66, 442 67.