Simrishamn
Simrishamns kommun · Sweden
Simrishamn is a locality and the seat of Simrishamn Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 6,527 inhabitants in 2010. Despite its small population, Simrishamn is, for historical reasons, usually still referred to as a city.
Read more — WikipediaSimrishamn is a coastal town in Österlen, part of southern Sweden.
The best months to visit are July–August.
The sea is warmest in August, at about 18°C (64°F).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (69°F).
February is the coldest month, with lows around -2°C (29°F).
The wettest month is November, with rain on about 16 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 8.4 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 6°
- Humidity
- 80%
- Wind
- 26 km/h E
- Gusts
- 39 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1029 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:43 / 17:51
Next 48 hours
Best time to visit Simrishamn
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 | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 15° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 16° | 12° | 7° | 4° |
| Average low | -1° | -2° | 0° | 2° | 6° | 10° | 13° | 13° | 10° | 6° | 3° | 0° |
| Sea temperature | 4° | 3° | 3° | 5° | 9° | 13° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 50 | 36 | 45 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 57 | 49 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 56 |
| Rain days | 13 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 0.8 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 4.9 | 3 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Daylight (h) | 7.6 | 9.5 | 11.6 | 14.1 | 16.2 | 17.5 | 16.9 | 15 | 12.6 | 10.3 | 8.2 | 7.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 92 | 90 | 86 | 79 | 74 | 75 | 77 | 77 | 80 | 85 | 87 | 89 |
| Wind (km/h) | 22 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
| Go score | 1 | 8 | 7 | 26 | 49 | 64 | 69 | 70 | 48 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
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 Simrishamn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | 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
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Simrishamn: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Simrishamn: sea water temperature
Wave height: 1.3 m
Swimming seasonThe sea rarely gets above 21 °C here.
Average sea temperature by month
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Simrishamn travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Simrishamn is a coastal town in Österlen, part of southern Sweden.
Simrishamn Tourist Office, Tullhusgatan 2 at the harbour. +46 414-81 98 00
By plane The nearest airports are Kristianstad/Everöd (54 km) and Malmö/Sturup (78 km), both with mainly domestic flights. A few miles further is Kastrup with numerous international flights. From Kristianstad Airport take the Skånetrafiken Express Line 3 to Simrishamn. From Sturup there is no direct route to Simrishamn, but you first have to travel by bus to Lund or Malmö and from there Skånetrafiken's bus/Pågatåg. From Kastrup take the Öresund train with change to Pågatåg in Malmö. Travel time 1 hour and 55 minutes, ticket price for adult is 195 kr. By bus Skånetrafiken's Express Line 3 from Kristianstad and Express Line 5 from Lund have many departures to Simrishamn. From Kristianstad it takes 1 hour and 26 minutes, the ticket price for the adult is 63 kr. From Lund it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes, the ticket price for the adult is 93 kr. By train Skånetrafiken operates hourly local trains, called Pågatåg, from Malmö via Ystad. Journey time from Malmö is about 1½ hour.
Travel time from Malmö is about 90 minutes and the ticket price for the adult is 99 kr.
By bus Bus 591 runs in an 8-shaped loop and connects the city's different areas with each other and with the train and bus station. It is operated by Skånetrafiken in collaboration with the municipality. By car Avoid driving in the city centre. Good parking places are located near the station. Best parking is available along Stenbocksgatan. From there you can walk to the centre in 5 minutes. By bike Simrishamn is a small town and you have good use of a bike, not least if you want to explore the nature around Simrishamn. However, cycling on the picturesque cobbled streets in the centre is not convenient.
The main sights in Simrishamn are the city and its atmosphere. If you are in Simrishamn you usually go around the rest of Österlen to see more. Österlens Museum's home museum, next to the church. Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 16:00 and Saturdays 10:00 - 14:00. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays. During December, opening hours are extended some days. Apotekarns garden, Storgatan 17, +46 414-16170, art with garden.
Medieval church in central Simrishamn.
The best-preserved medieval castle in the Nordic region.
Swim at the town's bathing area, Tobisvik. Its sand is quite coarse and the sea quickly becomes deep.
Bicycle package with half pension.
Handicraft There are some boutique shops on Storgatan, a little west of St. Nicolai
See Stockeboda Gård in Sleep below.
Good quality pastry and warm beverages at mid-scale price level.
There is a Systembolaget near St. Nicolai.
Simrishamns hostel (STF) on Christer Barnekowsgatan 10 is a short distance from the city centre and has a toilet and TV in all rooms. During high season (June, July, August) the reception is open daily from 08:30 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 19:00 daily. The rest of the time it is open by agreement. +46 414-105 40 Tobisvik's campsite is a little north of the city with walking distance to the city. Near the campsite there is an outdoor pool and a beach. +46 414-41 27 78
Renovated typical Scania farm from 1869. 7 rooms. Also small cottage for rent. Close to milelong beaches, restaurants, castles, golf, Skillinge, Simrishamn, and Glimmingehus.
Bungalows, bar & restaurant, wood-fired tubs, and brewery. 15 wooden cabins in wonderful settings with kitchenette, furnished terrace and private bathroom. Cottages have a living room with dining room and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen includes a stove, microwave and fridge, as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
The best place for internet access is the local library.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Stenshuvud National Park
national park
The King's Grave
nordic bronze age grave in Kivik, southern Sweden
Glimmingehus
late medieval castle in Simrishamn Municipality, Sweden
Tosterup Castle
building in Tomelilla Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Bollerup Church
church building in Tomelilla Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Sankt Olof Church
church building in Simrishamn Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Gladsaxehus
building in Simrishamn Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Backåkra
farm
Valleberga Church
church building in Ystad Municipality, Sweden
Löderup Church
church building in Ystad Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Tosterups kyrka
church building in Tomelilla Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden
Gårdlösa
archaeological site in Sweden
Simrishamn: 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 ≈ 9.892 SEK
- Languages
- Swedish
- Calling code
- +46
- Emergency112
- Meal, casual restaurantSEK 200≈ $20.00
- CappuccinoSEK 46.00≈ $4.60
- Beer (0.5 l)SEK 68.00≈ $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 1,500≈ $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 Simrishamn
Nearest airports
- RNNBornholm AirportRønne61 km
- MMXMalmö Sturup AirportMalmö61 km
- RNBRonneby AirportRonneby97 km
- CPHCopenhagen Kastrup AirportCopenhagen107 km
- AGHÄngelholm-Helsingborg AirportÄngelholm125 km
- RKECopenhagen Roskilde AirportRoskilde140 km
Distances
- Stockholm475 km 8 h 14 · 1 h 16
- Gothenburg280 km 4 h 51
- Malmö85 km 1 h 28
- Uppsala517 km 8 h 57 · 1 h 19
- Linköping327 km 5 h 40
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Hotels in Simrishamn
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Population history
2010–2023Climate in Simrishamn
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Simrishamn?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Simrishamn is July–August.
What is the weather like in Simrishamn in October?
In October, Simrishamn averages a high of 12°C (53°F) and a low of 6°C (44°F), with 62 mm of rain on about 15 days.
How warm is the sea in Simrishamn?
The sea is warmest in August (about 18°C (64°F)). Swimming season: —.
What is the rainiest month in Simrishamn?
November, with rain on about 16 days.
What is the nearest airport to Simrishamn?
Malmö Sturup Airport (MMX), about 61 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.
When is Simrishamn most crowded?
The busiest months are July.
When is Simrishamn least crowded?
The quietest months are September–April.
When is the best time to visit Simrishamn without the crowds?
June and August: good weather with fewer visitors than in peak season.
What time zone is Simrishamn in?
Europe/Stockholm (UTC+2).
What is the population of Simrishamn?
About 6,779.