Västra Götaland, Sweden
Strömstad
Strömstad is a small town in Västra Götaland, Sweden, close to the sea. It has a population of about 7,836 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now11°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population7,836
Local time16:45
58.94° N, 11.17° EElevation 5 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes452 01, 452 04 …October: high / low11° / 6°
Rain this month105mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Strömstad at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:09 · 17:529 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:46Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 2.7Next 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-3°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthDecember
69 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
48 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 14 km
Weather in Strömstad
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
11°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 97%
Today22 Oct12°9°6.9 mm
Fri23 Oct12°6°1.5 mm
Sat24 Oct10°7°3.5 mm
Sun25 Oct11°7°20.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°9°5.3 mm
Tue27 Oct13°9°1.2 mm
Wed28 Oct13°11°9.8 mm
Thu29 Oct15°9°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct13°8°
Sat31 Oct11°8°0.5 mm
When to go to Strömstad
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 | 17 | 18 | 27 | 39 | 62 | 71 | 66 | 68 | 59 | 23 | 17 | 16 |
| High | 2° | 2° | 5° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 11° | 6° | 3° |
| Low | -2° | -3° | -1° | 3° | 7° | 11° | 14° | 14° | 10° | 6° | 2° | -1° |
| Rain (mm) | 68 | 49 | 51 | 48 | 52 | 78 | 73 | 86 | 77 | 105 | 92 | 69 |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 17 |
| Sea | 4° | 3° | 3° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 18° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Strömstad
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Strömstad
0.4 km
Strömstad railway stationBuilt 1909
0.3 km
Strömstad Church
12 km
Skjærhalden13 km
Hvaler ChurchBuilt 1100
10 km
Kosters kyrka
14 km
Resö ChurchMuseum0.8 km
Konsthallen LokstalletMuseum0.2 km
Strömstads museumMore museums: Friluftsmuséet Fiskartorpet · Fyrmuseum
Outdoors around Strömstad
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Strömstads GolfklubbGolf courses
1.2 kmØrekrokenSurf spots
1.8 kmUtkikkspunkt losenViewpoints
3.7 kmDaftö ResortCamp sites
4.1 kmDaftölandTheme parks
4.2 kmDynekilens GolfklubbGolf courses
8.6 kmNature around Strömstad
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Sweden seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Strömstad
Towns and villages around Strömstad
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Bojardalen0.9 kmRöseberg1.6 kmTången1.9 kmBåteviken1.9 kmKebal2.3 kmNorra Slön2.7 kmNorrkärr2.7 kmSelläter3 kmRörvik3.1 kmLunden3.6 kmErlandseröd3.8 kmStale3.9 kmTjärndalen3.9 kmTångarna4 kmLilla Åseröd4.6 kmKollekind4.8 kmMedvik4.9 kmBjälveröd5.1 kmEngalseröd5.3 kmKilarna5.4 kmBågen5.5 kmVässby5.5 kmEjgst5.6 kmVättland5.6 kmBåleröd5.6 kmSkee5.8 kmHällestrand5.8 kmGullnäs5.9 kmStene6 kmSkär6.2 kmNyckleby6.3 kmKorsnäs6.4 kmBö6.4 kmÅmåt6.7 kmYlseröd6.8 kmBuvall7.1 kmLökholmen7.1 kmKungbäck7.1 kmYttre Buar7.2 kmSkärbo7.2 kmTjärnöbo7.2 kmHättebäck7.3 kmÖvre Högstad7.5 kmNedre Högstad7.5 kmUppegärde7.7 kmFolkestad7.8 kmSkjuteröd8.1 kmTjärnö8.2 kmMörk8.6 kmHedängen8.7 kmEkenäs8.7 kmSandvik8.9 kmRävö8.9 kmRossöhamn9.3 kmTorgonö9.3 kmAskeviken9.3 kmJörlov9.8 kmSlönsö9.8 kmÖvre Kile10 kmNedre Kile10 kmHogdal10 kmValex11 kmKyrkosund11 kmBrevik11 kmNord-Koster11 kmRamdal11 kmÖverby11 kmTreje11 kmKlåvorna11 kmDalvik11 kmBrunnäs12 kmRenshögen12 kmLunneviken12 kmStora Åseröd12 kmHolma12 kmHämmen14 kmKålvik15 kmFlåghult15 km
Strömstad from above
Around Strömstad33 places to see, do and reach nearby
StrömsvattnetNature4.5 kmBräckevattnetNature12 kmBustretjärnetNature11 kmKosterhavet National ParkNature16 kmYtre Hvaler National ParkNature23 kmØrsjøen, ØstfoldNature22 kmLauerNature12 kmStora DrammenNature12 kmBjörnerödspiggenMountain15 kmStrömstad railway stationMonument0.4 kmStrömstad ChurchMonument0.3 kmSkjærhaldenMonument12 kmHvaler ChurchMonument13 kmKosters kyrkaMonument10 kmResö ChurchMonument14 kmHomlungen LighthouseMonument12 kmBlomsholmMonument4.7 kmKonsthallen LokstalletMuseum0.8 kmStrömstads museumMuseum0.2 kmLord Nelson Strömstads maritima föreningMuseum1.0 kmNaturum KosterhavetMuseum8.8 kmSillsalteriet SibirienMuseum11 kmStrömstadStation0.4 kmSkeeStation5.6 kmÖverbyStation12 kmNorra HamnenFerry port0.2 kmStrömstad-SandefjordFerry port0.7 kmHaldenPlace24 kmSkjærhaldenPlace12 kmKebalPlace2.3 kmSkeePlace5.8 kmUtgårdPlace23 kmSponvikaPlace17 km
Postal codes
452 01452 04452 05452 20452 21452 22452 23452 24452 30452 31452 32452 33452 34452 35452 36452 37452 38452 40452 50452 51452 52452 70452 71452 80452 83452 85452 88452 90452 91452 92452 93452 94452 95452 96452 97
Getting to Strömstad
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
59 kmTrollhättan-Vänersborg AirportTHN
97 kmKarlstad AirportKSD
136 kmStrömstadRailway station
0.4 kmSkeeRailway station
5.6 kmÖverbyRailway station
12 kmNorra HamnenÖddö
0.2 kmStrömstad-SandefjordSandefjord
0.7 kmPlaces near Strömstad
Places with a climate like Strömstad
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Strömstad?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Strömstad.
What is the hottest month in Strömstad?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Strömstad?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Strömstad?
December is the wettest month with about 69 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Strömstad?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Strömstad?
Strömstad has 35 postal codes: 452 01, 452 04, 452 05, 452 20, 452 21, 452 22, 452 23, 452 24, 452 30, 452 31, 452 32, 452 33 ….