Birka
Sweden UNESCO World Heritage Site
Birka is an ancient city, archaeological site, and ancient monument located in Ekerö Municipality, Sweden. It is part of the Birka and Hovgården UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 34 sights in Sweden featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July, with highs of 22 °C, and June and August, which have highs of 20 °C. July and August also have the most rainy days, averaging about 13 to 14 days of rain per month. The coldest months are December, January, and February, when daily highs reach 0 °C.
Birka is located about 30 km from Stockholm. Travelers can use Stockholm-Bromma Airport, which is 23 km away, or Stockholm-Arlanda Airport, which is 41 km away. Nearby sights include Drottningholm Palace, which is about 19 km from the site, as well as Stockholm City Hall, Storkyrkan, Tre Kronor, and Stockholm Palace, all located around 29 to 30 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -5 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 39 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 38 | 63 | 72 | 70 | 54 | 57 | 52 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
