Uppsala
City in Sweden
Uppsala is a city in Sweden with a population of 174982 in 2023, located 63 km from Stockholm. Visitors come to see Uppsala Cathedral, Uppsala Castle, and Valsgärde.
What to see
The city features historical landmarks including Uppsala Cathedral and Uppsala Castle. Additionally, visitors can explore Valsgärde.
When to go
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C, alongside 73 mm of rain on about 14 days. January is the coldest month with daily highs of -1 °C and lows of -6 °C, and 41 mm of rain on about 12 days. August sees the most rain with 80 mm on about 14 days, while February is the driest month with 31 mm of rain on about 10 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Stockholm-Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden, located 28 km away.
Top sights in Uppsala
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is August, with about 80 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 40 | 66 | 73 | 80 | 56 | 60 | 60 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Uppsala (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Carolina Rediviva
- Gustavianum
- Linnaean Garden
- Stones of Mora