Bolmsö

Island Island in Lake Bolmen with archaeological remains

Island in Lake Bolmen, Kronoberg County, with lakeside cottages, shoreline walks and rural farmland. Visitors come for boating, fishing and traces of local history.

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Bolmsö
56.9333, 13.7333

How to Get to Bolmsö #

Bolmsö is reached by local road and ferry connections on Lake Bolmen; access normally requires driving to a nearby mainland ferry point in Kronoberg County. Check local ferry timetables, which vary seasonally.

Tips for Visiting Bolmsö #

  • If visiting by bike, plan for a ferry crossing - schedules can be seasonal.
  • Visit the island's ancient oak and spiritual sites early in the day when there is less boat traffic.
  • Check local notices for events: Bolmsö hosts seasonal cultural celebrations tied to island history.

Best Time to Visit Bolmsö #

Summer months are the most pleasant for island activities; shoulder seasons are quieter and good for walking.

Summer
June-August · 15-22°C
Warmest weather for swimming, boating and island festivals.
Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 8-18°C
Shoulder season offers quieter trails and pleasant hiking conditions.

Weather & Climate near Bolmsö #

Climate

Bolmsö's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (839 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-3°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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