Helgasjön

Lake Lake in Kronoberg County near Växjö

Helgasjön in Kronoberg County is a freshwater lake used for boating, fishing and shoreline walking, ringed by cottages and pine forest.

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Helgasjön is a lake in Kronoberg County, southern Sweden. It is part of the regional lake system that surrounds the city of Växjö.

The lake offers freshwater shoreline typical of the Småland region and is used locally for boating, fishing, and seasonal recreation. Paths and small access points around the lake provide viewpoints and launch sites for small craft.

Like many lakes in southern Sweden, Helgasjön has been integral to local settlement, transport, and industry over centuries; detailed historical uses are recorded in regional sources.

Sits near Växjö in Kronoberg County, within the forested and lake-filled landscape of southern Sweden.

  • Proximity: Located in southern Sweden's Kronoberg County near the city of Växjö and used for local recreation and fisheries.
Helgasjön
56.9667, 14.7667
Open 24 hours
Free (open access)

How to Get to Helgasjön #

Helgasjön is the lake by Växjö in Kronoberg County. Växjö is the nearest town; the lake is within a short drive from Växjö city center (under 10 km) on local roads. Växjö is served by regional buses and trains - arrive in Växjö by public transport and then walk or take a short local bus/taxi to the lake shore and recreational paths.

Best Time to Visit Helgasjön #

Helgasjön is best enjoyed in summer for lake activities and the warmest weather.

Summer (swimming and boating)
Jun-Aug · 15-22°C
Warmest time for lake activities, swimming and long daylight hours.
Spring / Autumn
Apr-May & Sep-Oct · 5-15°C
Pleasant for walks and fewer people, though water remains cool.
Winter
Dec-Mar · −10-2°C
Lake can freeze and surroundings are cold; winter sports may be possible when ice is solid and safe.

Weather & Climate near Helgasjön #

Climate

Helgasjön'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 (659 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
AugustMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

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

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 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 (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 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 (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.7 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 (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 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. The wettest month with 74 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 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 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.6 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. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.7 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. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.8 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. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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