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 at a Glance#
Address: Furö, Kalmar County, Sweden (Baltic Sea island)
About Furö#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 4° | -4° | 40 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 3° | -5° | 38 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 4° | -3° | 31 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 0° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 14.1h |
| May | Good | 4° - 14° | 7° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.4h |
| June | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 17.6h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 21° | 17° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.0h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 15.0h |
| September | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.6 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 49 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.8h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 5° | -2° | 56 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |