Lake Tingstäde

Lake Inland Gotland lake notable for local birdlife

Tingstäde on Gotland sits inland from the island’s limestone coast; visitors combine lake walks and birdwatching with visits to medieval churches and nearby coastal scenery.

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Lake Tingstäde
Lake Tingstäde area, Gotland County, Sweden
57.7272, 18.6354
Open 24 hours
Free

How to Get to Lake Tingstäde #

From Visby, drive east on Route 148 and follow local lanes toward Tingstäde; the lake is within a short drive of the village center and regional signage points to public access.

Tips for Visiting Lake Tingstäde #

  • The lake area is small-combine a visit with exploring nearby coastal Gotland attractions.
  • Watch for nesting birds during spring and early summer; some paths may be seasonally closed to protect wildlife.
  • Bring a picnic and enjoy the low, northern light late into the evening in summer.

Best Time to Visit Lake Tingstäde #

Summer for warm weather and long daylight; late spring for bird migration.

Summer
June-August · 12°C-22°C
Warmest and sunniest period-ideal for walks and birdwatching.
Late Spring
May-June · 6°C-16°C
Migratory birds and quieter lanes.
Autumn
September-October · 5°C-12°C
Quieter and atmospheric; some farms close for the season.

Weather & Climate near Lake Tingstäde #

Climate

Lake Tingstäde's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (620 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.1h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° 20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.4h daylight

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