Halland, Sweden
Onsala
Onsala is a small town in Halland, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,486 (2023). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population12,486
Local time20:10
57.43° N, 12.03° EElevation 34 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes439 00, 439 20 …October: high / low11° / 7°
Rain this month102mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Onsala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:01 · 17:539 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:43Northern lights tonightOnly if the storm beats the forecastKp needed: 3.5Next holiday31 OctoberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month22°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-1°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
91 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
51 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Onsala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 18 km/h · humidity 86%
Today22 Oct12°9°6.7 mm
Fri23 Oct12°8°5.4 mm
Sat24 Oct13°9°1.9 mm
Sun25 Oct13°8°19.6 mm
Mon26 Oct12°9°12.7 mm
Tue27 Oct13°10°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct14°10°7.9 mm
Thu29 Oct14°11°2.4 mm
Fri30 Oct12°9°
Sat31 Oct10°7°
When to go to Onsala
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 | 20 | 24 | 34 | 57 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 57 | 26 | 16 | 15 |
| High | 2° | 3° | 5° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -1° | -2° | 0° | 3° | 8° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 11° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 81 | 58 | 60 | 51 | 57 | 78 | 89 | 91 | 81 | 102 | 88 | 86 |
| Wet days | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Sea | 3° | 2° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 16° | 12° | 8° | 5° |
What's on in Onsala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Onsala
Outdoors around Onsala
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Åsa Camping och HavsbadCamp sites
0.4 kmVallda Golf & Country ClubGolf courses
0.7 kmRörviks campingCamp sites
0.9 kmForsgårdens GolfklubbGolf courses
2.4 kmBrudarebackenSki area · 1 lifts
31 kmDive site
15 kmNature around Onsala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Sweden seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Onsala
Towns and villages around Onsala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Fjärskogen0.9 kmVecka0.9 kmFinnagården1 kmStaregården1.2 kmVickan1.7 kmMossen2 kmRydet2.3 kmStrannegården2.9 kmForsbäck3 kmSturöd3.3 kmHanhals3.9 kmLunna4.3 kmGottskär4.7 kmHalla Heberg5.1 kmTorkelstorp5.2 kmVästra Hagen5.6 kmRunsås5.7 kmVallda6 kmYsby6.2 kmBuera6.4 kmVälås6.5 kmVässingsö6.5 kmKolla6.8 kmGate Klova6.9 kmInlag7 kmLerkil7.2 kmKungsbacka7.4 kmBacka7.5 kmFjärås station7.7 kmÖlmanäs7.8 kmBlixered8.3 kmStocken8.7 kmKyrkobyn8.7 kmLångtegar8.7 kmVarla8.8 kmBrandshult8.9 kmTölö8.9 kmLissgård9.1 kmStora Klev9.1 kmLundkärr9.3 kmFjärås kyrkby9.5 kmTom9.9 kmÅsa9.9 kmBjörkris10 kmEkenäs11 kmKläppa11 kmSärö11 kmVoxlöv11 kmHede11 kmAlgusered11 kmHjälmeskulla11 kmHjälm11 kmSchweizerdalen11 kmAsslöv11 kmBukärr12 kmBudskär12 kmHöglanda12 kmSkörvalla12 kmGrönabur12 kmRossared12 kmSkårby12 kmNordgården12 kmHagryd13 kmRygga13 kmMalevik13 kmFälared13 kmAnneberg13 kmHagen13 kmÄlvsåker13 kmGällinge14 kmDugatorp14 kmBreared14 kmGödatorp14 kmKullavik14 kmKullen14 kmBrattås14 kmLyckan14 kmKyrkotorp14 kmSöstared14 kmKärra14 km
Onsala from above
Around Onsala34 places to see, do and reach nearby
KungsbackaånNature5.0 kmGunnes mystNature11 kmLygnernNature19 kmTulebosjönNature21 kmSisjönNature22 kmFisjönNature20 kmKalvö, HallandNature2.4 kmPassbergNature3.1 kmBrudarebackenSki area31 kmDive siteDive site15 kmOnsala churchMonument1.4 kmTjolöholm CastleMonument5.3 kmTjolöholms kyrkaMonument5.3 kmMårtagårdenMonument4.0 kmVallda metodistkapellMonument4.3 kmSärö ChurchMonument10 kmStolpboden, SäröMonument10 kmLanda Church, KläppaMonument13 kmKnaparydsstuganMuseum1.5 kmBåt och sjöfartsmuseet i OnsalaMuseum1.5 kmHögenstuganMuseum7.7 kmNaturum Fjärås BräckaMuseum9.6 kmVästra Skogs kvarnMuseum14 kmKungsbackaStation7.8 kmStationStation9.4 kmHedeStation10 kmVrångöFerry port22 kmKårholmenFerry port24 kmKungsbackaPlace7.4 kmBilldalPlace17 kmLindomePlace16 kmKålleredPlace21 kmÅsaPlace9.9 kmAskimPlace24 km
Postal codes
439 00439 20439 21439 22439 23439 24439 25439 26439 30439 31439 32439 33439 34439 35439 36439 37439 91439 92439 93439 94
Getting to Onsala
Göteborg Landvetter AirportGOT
30 kmHalmstad AirportHAD
95 kmTrollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHN
101 kmKungsbackaRailway station
7.8 kmÅsaRailway station
9.4 kmHedeRailway station
10 kmVrångöDonsö · Kårholmen
22 kmKårholmenDonsö · Vrångö
24 kmPlaces near Onsala
Places with a climate like Onsala
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Onsala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Onsala.
What is the hottest month in Onsala?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Onsala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Onsala?
August is the wettest month with about 91 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Onsala?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 2°C.
What is the postal code of Onsala?
Onsala has 20 postal codes: 439 00, 439 20, 439 21, 439 22, 439 23, 439 24, 439 25, 439 26, 439 30, 439 31, 439 32, 439 33 ….