Helsingborg
City in Sweden
Helsingborg is a city of approximately 116,000 people located in Sweden, 484 kilometers from Stockholm. Visitors travel here to see historic sites such as the medieval tower Kärnan and the grounds of Sofiero Palace.
What to see
The city features two primary sights. Kärnan is a medieval tower that stands as a landmark in the city center. North of the city center lies Sofiero Palace, which is known for its palace grounds.
When to go
The warmest time to visit is from June to August, when daily highs range between 18 °C and 21 °C. These months also see more rain, with July and August recording about 14 days of precipitation each. Conditions are cooler from November to March, with temperatures often dropping to or below freezing, and frequent rainy days occurring throughout the winter season.
Getting there
The closest airport is Ängelholm-Helsingborg Airport, located 29 kilometers away. Alternatively, travelers can use Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, which is 47 kilometers from the city.
Top sights in Helsingborg
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 40 | 44 | 36 | 50 | 71 | 76 | 83 | 66 | 70 | 60 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Helsingborg (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.