Stones of Mora Monument
Historic assembly site used for medieval Swedish king elections
At Stones of Mora standing stones mark the medieval site tied to royal elections in Sweden; historians and curious visitors come for open‑air heritage, rune inscriptions nearby and early state rituals.
Stones of Mora at a Glance#
Address: Mora, Uppsala County, Sweden (near Mora gård)
How to Get to Stones of Mora#
Accessible by car from Uppsala (about 1-1.5 hours north) via local roads. Regional buses serve towns nearby; a taxi from the nearest rail stop is often required.
Tips for Visiting Stones of Mora#
- Stand at the Stones of Mora on a quiet weekday to hear how the wind reads the inscriptions - it's a small thing but moving.
- Bring a local language phrasebook; much of the interpretive signage is Swedish-only in the field.
Best Time to Visit Stones of Mora#
Best in summer for accessibility and daylight; shoulder seasons provide quieter visits.
Weather & Climate near Stones of Mora#
Stones of Mora'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 (565 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 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 26 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
