AI-generatedSimrishamn at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,970 h
- Rain a year
- 592 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Simrishamn
Simrishamn has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year, Simrishamn is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Simrishamn
The best time to visit Simrishamn is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.9 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The wettest month is August with 64 mm of precipitation.
Simrishamn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Simrishamn in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–14 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Simrishamn in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Simrishamn in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Simrishamn in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–5 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3118:06
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:08–08:22 · evening 17:15–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:54–07:08 · evening 18:28–18:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Simrishamn compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 5° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Simrishamn in October?
In October, Simrishamn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:31 – 18:06
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Simrishamn
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Simrishamn: score 43 against 13. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 43better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 16.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 60 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Simrishamn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January3° · Sea 4° · 1.5 h
In January, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 51 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in January12February3° · Sea 3° · 2.4 h
In February, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in February19March6° · Sea 3° · 4.6 h
In March, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 37 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in March30April9° · Sea 5° · 7.4 h
In April, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in April32May14° · Sea 9° · 9.1 h
In May, Simrishamn is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 43 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in May32June19° · Sea 14° · 9.4 h
In June, Simrishamn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in June43July21° · Sea 17° · 9.3 h
In July, Simrishamn is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Simrishamn – and yet one of the best months here.
Simrishamn in July43August21° · Sea 18° · 8.2 h
In August, Simrishamn is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Simrishamn – and yet one of the best months here.
Simrishamn in August24September17° · Sea 16° · 6.2 h
In September, Simrishamn is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in September13October12° · Sea 12° · 3.7 h
In October, Simrishamn is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in October9November8° · Sea 9° · 1.7 h
In November, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in November9December5° · Sea 6° · 1.1 h
In December, Simrishamn is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 52 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Simrishamn.
Simrishamn in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Simrishamn
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 10 | 3° | −1° | 4.2° | 1.5 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 12 | 3° | −1° | 3.1° | 2.4 h | 10 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 6° | 0° | 3.2° | 4.6 h | 9 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 9° | 3° | 5.0° | 7.4 h | 7 | 31 |
| MayMay | 32 | 14° | 7° | 8.8° | 9.1 h | 10 | 43 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 19° | 11° | 13.6° | 9.4 h | 10 | 52 |
| JulyJul | 43 | 21° | 13° | 16.8° | 9.3 h | 11 | 60 |
| AugustAug | 43 | 21° | 14° | 17.9° | 8.2 h | 11 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 17° | 11° | 15.7° | 6.2 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 13 | 12° | 7° | 12.1° | 3.7 h | 11 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 8° | 4° | 9.0° | 1.7 h | 12 | 51 |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 5° | 1° | 6.2° | 1.1 h | 12 | 52 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Simrishamn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.5 – 13.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Simrishamn ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.4 and 19.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.2° | 3.0° | 5.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 3.1° | 1.7° | 4.2° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.2° | 1.5° | 4.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.0° | 3.8° | 6.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.8° | 7.2° | 10.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.6° | 12.4° | 15.1° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.8° | 14.7° | 18.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.9° | 16.4° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.7° | 14.0° | 17.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 10.5° | 13.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.0° | 7.6° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.2° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Simrishamn
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Simrishamn, 35 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Simrishamn: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Simrishamn has about 11 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Simrishamn
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Simrishamn
How breezy and how cloudy Simrishamn is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Simrishamn typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Simrishamn: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Simrishamn
Snow is possible in Simrishamn, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Simrishamn.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Simrishamn
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Simrishamn in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Simrishamn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 32
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 13
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 10
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 50 min
- Distance
- 1,080 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Simrishamn vs Ystad
In October the holiday weather in Simrishamn and Ystad is about equally good (score 13 vs 11). During the day it is about as warm in Ystad as in Simrishamn. The sea is about equally warm. Ystad gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Simrishamn | Ystad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 13 | 11 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Simrishamn
When is the best time to visit Simrishamn?
The best time to visit Simrishamn is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Simrishamn?
The sea temperature in Simrishamn ranges from 3.1 °C in February to 17.9 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Simrishamn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Simrishamn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Simrishamn?
The wettest month is August with 64 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 31 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Simrishamn get?
Simrishamn gets around 1,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 1.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Simrishamn in?
Simrishamn is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Simrishamn?
A nonstop flight from London to Simrishamn takes about 1 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,080 km.
Which school holidays are best for Simrishamn?
Simrishamn has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 43) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 10). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 32, summer holidays 43, October half-term 13, Christmas holidays 10.