Furö
Island Small Baltic island and nature reserve in Kalmar
Off Kalmar County’s coast, Furö is reached by private boat and attracts day-trippers for rocky beaches, sea swimming and shoreline walks; local skerries are popular with anglers.
Furö is an island in Kalmar County off Sweden’s southeast Baltic coast, near the town of Oskarshamn. It is one of the many small islands that form the Baltic archipelago in this part of Sweden.
The island presents a typical Baltic archipelago environment - shoreline, rocky outcrops and wooded interior - and is used for recreation such as boating and coastal walking. Development is low-density and oriented toward seasonal use.
Furö has historically been used for fishing and local maritime activities and today functions primarily for leisure and local coastal uses.
The island lies just off the coast near Oskarshamn in Kalmar County, embedded in the Baltic Sea archipelago.
How to Get to Furö #
Furö is accessed by regional ferries and private boats from the Kalmar archipelago; check local timetables and seasonal schedules.
Tips for Visiting Furö #
- The island is small-plan for short walks and check local ferry timetables to avoid long waits.
- Bring rain protection-the Baltic can produce sudden showers even in summer.
- Look for traditional smokehouses and local seafood offerings in seasonal cafés.
Best Time to Visit Furö #
Summer months provide the most comfortable weather and reliable boat access; off-season visits can be limited by service availability.
Weather & Climate near Furö #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (582 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
