Visby
City in Sweden
Visby is a city located in Sweden with a population of about 26,000 as of 2023. It sits 190 kilometers from Stockholm.
What to see
The city features the Visby City Wall, which encloses the historic area. Other points of interest include the Visby Cathedral and the Gotland Museum, which displays regional history and artifacts.
When to go
June through August offers the warmest weather, with daily highs around 17 °C to 20 °C and daily lows between 11 °C and 14 °C. These months generally experience fewer rainy days compared to the winter months, which see more frequent rain and temperatures often near or below freezing. April and May are also drier months, though cooler, with highs ranging from 8 °C to 13 °C.
Getting there
Visby Airport is located 4 kilometers from the city. Travelers can reach the city by flying directly into this airport.
Top sights in Visby
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °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 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 38 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 60 | 69 | 61 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Visby (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.