Gräsö
Island Swedish coastal island in Uppsala County with nature reserves
An island in the Uppsala archipelago with forests, summer cottages and rocky bathing spots; visitors cycle, sea-kayak, birdwatch and use ferries from the mainland.
How to Get to Gräsö #
Ferry services run from Öregrund (on the mainland) to Gräsö; services are more frequent in summer. Driving routes from Uppsala take about an hour to Öregrund, then the short ferry crossing.
Tips for Visiting Gräsö #
- Take the foot ferry from Öregrund for the easiest access - schedules are seasonal.
- Explore the interior by bicycle; the island's tiny roads and tracks are ideal for short rides.
- Visit late May to early June for the bird migration and blossoming meadows.
Best Time to Visit Gräsö #
Summer for boating and long daylight; late spring for migratory birds and quieter paths.
Weather & Climate near Gräsö #
Gräsö'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 -7°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (551 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
