Bor
Värnamo Kommun · Sweden
Bor is a locality situated in Värnamo Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 1,256 inhabitants in 2010.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June–August.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (70°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -5°C (22°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 18 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 43% of places in Sweden.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 3°
- Humidity
- 89%
- Wind
- 25 km/h SW
- Gusts
- 53 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 99%
- Pressure
- 996 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:59 / 16:33
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Bor
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 0° | 1° | 4° | 9° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 15° | 10° | 4° | 2° |
| Average low | -5° | -5° | -3° | 0° | 4° | 8° | 10° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 0° | -3° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 61 | 42 | 50 | 44 | 51 | 66 | 76 | 70 | 83 | 69 | 71 | 70 |
| Rain days | 15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 0.7 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 7.3 | 9.4 | 11.6 | 14.2 | 16.5 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 15.2 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 6.7 |
| Humidity (%) | 98 | 95 | 87 | 76 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 77 | 81 | 87 | 92 | 97 |
| Wind (km/h) | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Go score | 0 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 53 | 65 | 68 | 66 | 40 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Bor, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Skiing | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Bathing water quality near Bor
Official EU rating of every monitored bathing site (2025 season), based on bacteria counts from regular samples over the last four summers.
Excellent 1Good 1
50% of the sites reach the top class — check the rating of the beach you pick.
Nearest monitored sites
- 1 Osudden, Vidöstern · Lake Good 8.5 km
- 2 Hindsen, Näsudden Ö · Lake Excellent 9 km
The rating covers water hygiene only, not waves, currents or jellyfish: the beach flag and lifeguards have the final word.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Bor: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Swedish Krona
SEK · kr
1 USD ≈ 9.945 SEK
- Languages
- Swedish
- Calling code
- +46
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurantSEK 200≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoSEK 46.00≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)SEK 69.00≈ $6.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)SEK 20.00≈ $2.10
- Taxi, 5 kmSEK 145≈ $15.00
- Public transport ticketSEK 26.00≈ $2.70
- Mid-range hotel, per nightSEK 1,550≈ $155
Estimated from Sweden’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 91% of US levels.
- Oct 31All Saints' Day
- Dec 24Christmas Eve
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Dec 26St. Stephen's Day
- Dec 31New Year's Eve
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Jan 6Epiphany
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Bor
Nearest airports
- VXOVäxjö Kronoberg AirportVäxjö40 km
- JKGJönköping AirportJönköping72 km
- HADHalmstad AirportHalmstad94 km
- RNBRonneby AirportRonneby116 km
- AGHÄngelholm-Helsingborg AirportÄngelholm122 km
- GOTGöteborg Landvetter AirportGöteborg128 km
Distances
- Stockholm336 km 5 h 49
- Gothenburg147 km 2 h 33
- Malmö183 km 3 h 10
- Uppsala366 km 6 h 20 · 1 h 07
- Linköping168 km 2 h 55
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Hotels in Bor
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like Bor
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Population history
1960–2023Climate in Bor
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bor?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Bor is June–August.
What is the weather like in Bor in October?
In October, Bor averages a high of 10°C (49°F) and a low of 3°C (38°F), with 69 mm of rain on about 16 days.
What is the rainiest month in Bor?
November, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Bor?
Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), about 128 km away.
What power plugs are used in Sweden?
Plug types C, F, at 230 V.
What currency is used in Sweden?
Swedish Krona (SEK).
What is the emergency number in Sweden?
112.
Is Sweden safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Bor in?
Europe/Stockholm (UTC+1).
What is the population of Bor?
About 1,263.