Karlstad Cathedral

Church Neo-Gothic cathedral in Karlstad and diocesan seat

Facing the Klarälven river in Karlstad, the cathedral displays neoclassical facades and period interior fittings. Visitors drop in for short tours, occasional organ concerts and riverside walks through this regional administrative centre.

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Karlstad Cathedral
Karlstad Cathedral (Domkyrkan), Karlstad, Värmland County, Sweden
59.3815, 13.5067
Open daily; service times vary

How to Get to Karlstad Cathedral #

Karlstad Cathedral is central in Karlstad and is an easy walk from the train station and main bus terminals. Local buses also serve the city centre with short walks to the cathedral.

Tips for Visiting Karlstad Cathedral #

  • Check for any services (concerts or special events) that can close parts of the cathedral to visitors.
  • Climb the tower (if open) for a view over Karlstad and the wide Klarälven delta.

Best Time to Visit Karlstad Cathedral #

Summer for daylight visits; cathedral activities and services create varied visiting times year-round.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Pleasant city weather and longer opening hours for tourist sites.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Short daylight hours but atmospheric interiors during services and festivals.

Weather & Climate near Karlstad Cathedral #

Climate

Karlstad Cathedral'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (657 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 70 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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