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Visby, Sweden

Gotland · Sweden

Visby is a small city in Gotland, Sweden with a population of 23,402. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
23,402 Population 36/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Stockholm Timezone
$48,924 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,924 median income

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People

Population23,402
Density36/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$48,924

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population23,402
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates57.6409°, 18.2960°
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Country🇸🇪 Sweden
State / ProvinceGotland
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (520 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.5 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$48,924

About Visby

Visby is a small city in Sweden (Gotland) with a population of 23,402. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

The median household income in Visby is $48,924, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 2,574 business establishments.

Income: Visby vs Sweden

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Income

Median HH Income$48,924
35% below Sweden avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)2,574

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Visby

Visby has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.4°C), the coldest is Feb (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 523 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.1°C / 32°F -1.9° / 2° 40.3
Feb -0.4°C / 31°F -2.6° / 1.8° 32.4
Mar 1.3°C / 34°F -1.8° / 4.4° 26.0
Apr 5.5°C / 42°F 1.2° / 9.8° 25.2
May 10.2°C / 50°F 5.3° / 15° 30.2
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10° / 18.9° 41.6
Jul 17.4°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.6° 63.3
Aug 17.2°C / 63°F 13.2° / 21.1° 54.8
Sep 13.1°C / 56°F 9.6° / 16.6° 47.2
Oct 8.2°C / 47°F 5.6° / 10.9° 54.4
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 2.5° / 6.3° 53.2
Dec 1.6°C / 35°F -0.3° / 3.5° 54.1
Visby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below Sweden avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area651.4 sq mi (1,687.0 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates57.6409°N, 18.2960°W
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Sweden avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"
Driest Month (May) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Sep 29, 2004.

Sep 29, 2004 27 km SE of Västervik, Sweden M3.7 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.2 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Visby has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and May the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Visby

Institution Type Founded Website
Gotlands Studentkår Rindi University Visit →
Uppsala universitet University Visit →

Schools in Visby

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Komvux
Christopher Polhemgymnasiet
Södervärnsskolan
Sankt Hansskolan
Alléskolan
Lyckåkerskolan
Solbergaskolan
Humlegårdsskolan
Väskinde skola
Säveskolan
Gråboskolan
Orionskolan
Förskolan Vitkålen
Tjelvarskolan
Norrbackaskolan
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Radio Stations near Visby

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sveriges Radio P4 Gotland local radio, music MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Visby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bilmuseum Gotland
Fenomenalen
Fornsalen
Gotland art museum
Gotlands Museum
Konst i värn PJV KAN 40:25
Konstnärshemmet Brucebo
Museijärnväg
Norrbys
Roma Kungsgård
Smaklösa Museum
Svenskbymuseet
Tjuls station, Järnvägsmuseum
Visby Bilmuseum

Libraries in Visby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Almedalsbiblioteket0.0

Hotels in Visby

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Western Solhem
Best Western Strand Hotel
Clarion Hotel
Donners Hotel
First Hotel Kokoloko
Hotel Slottsbacken
Hotel Villa Alma
Hotell Breda Blick
Hotell Repet
Hotell S:t Clemens
Hotell Stenugnen
Hotell Villa Borgen
Kalk Hotel
Lindgården
NOVI Ressort Visby
Scandic Visby
Scandic Visby
STF Visby Lägenhetshotell
Wisby hotell

Restaurants in Visby

64 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

50 kvadrat
Alma's
Amarillo Mat
Amici Belli
Apisaras thaimat
Bad Wolf
Bageriet
Bakfickan
Baroque
Bistro Borgen
Black Sheep Arms
Bolaget
Brödernas
Bryggeriet Mat & Malt
Chili
Crêperie & logi
East Coast
Frimis
g:a masters
German Beer Hall Visby
Husman
I love pizza
Icander
Indian Corner
Isola Bella
Italienaren
Jessens Saluhall & Bar
joda bar & kök
Kasai
Krönet
La Fontana
LGs Mosbar
Lilla Elefanten
Lilla FIDE
Lion Bar Visby
Maltfabriken
Marco Polo
Mel's Diner Hamnen
Mels Diner
Meza
Mille Lire
Mille Lire Stora Torget
Munkkällaren
NOVI Beach Club
Österdahls brygga
Pinchos
Plaza
Restaurang China
Scandic breakfast
Shawarma bar
Skeppsbron
Sundars Momo
Sunes elefant
Sushi Bar
Systemet
Thai Thai
Torgkrogen
Trossen
Underbar Visby
Vår Fru Visby
Värdshuset Lindgården
Village Tandoori
Visby Gustavsberg
Wallers

Cafes in Visby

21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bok Caféet Porten
Brödboden
Café Amalia
Café Amalia
Café amalia
Coffee & Art Gotland
Espresso House
Ett Rum För Resande Café
Fiket
Frida’s Bakery & Coffee
Glassvillan
Gula Huset
H10 Bar & Cafe
Kafé Strandporten
Konditori Norrgatt
Konditori Siesta
Krukmakarens Hus Kafe
Mirells
Nya Skafferiet
Paradiset
Sankt Hans Cafe

Cinemas in Visby

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Biopalatset Borgen
Folkets Bio

Theatres in Visby

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Almedalens scen
Länsteatern

Monuments in Visby

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Christopher Polhem

Bus Stations in Visby

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Visby busstation

Gas Stations in Visby

12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Circle K
OKQ8
OKQ8 Minipris
Preem
Preem
Preem
Shell Aero
St1
St1
Visby N CNG
Visby S CNG

Banks in Visby

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Länsförsäkringar Gotland
Swedbank

Gyms in Visby

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Visby Training Center

Golf Courses in Visby

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gotska GK
Lugnets Golfbana

Breweries in Visby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Barlingbo Bryggerier

Airports Near Visby

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Visby AirportVBYLarge Airport
Bunge AirfieldSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Visby

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Hanseatic Town of VisbyCultural1995
Hanseatic Town of Visby

Churches & Religious Organizations in Visby

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Hejdeby kyrka
Katolska kyrkan i Visby
Pingstkyrkan
Sankta Maria domkyrka
Tjelvarkyrkan
Tjelvarkyrkan
Vårdklockans Kyrka
Väskinde kyrka
Visborgskyrkan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Stockholm

🇸🇪 About Sweden

Capital Stockholm
Population 10,183,175
Area 449,964 km²
GDP (USD) $578,990,915,246
GDP per capita $54,950
HDI 0.952
Life expectancy 83.3 years
Internet users 95.7%
Urban population 88.6%
Currency SEK (Krona)
Languages Swedish
Calling code +46
TLD .se
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Visby

Hanseatic Town of Visby
Cultural · inscribed 1995
A former Viking site on the island of Gotland, Visby was the main centre of the Hanseatic League in the Baltic from the 12th to the 14th century. Its 13th-century ramparts and more than 200 warehouses and wealthy merchants' dwellings from the same period make ...
Hanseatic Town of Visby
· inscribed 0

Public Holidays in Sweden

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nyårsdagen
Jan 6 Epiphany Trettondedag jul
Apr 3 Good Friday Långfredagen
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Påskdagen
Apr 6 Easter Monday Annandag påsk
May 1 International Workers' Day Första maj
May 14 Ascension Day Kristi himmelsfärdsdag
May 24 Pentecost Pingstdagen
Jun 6 National Day of Sweden Sveriges nationaldag
Jun 19 Midsummer Eve Midsommarafton
Jun 20 Midsummer Day Midsommardagen
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Alla helgons dag
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Julafton
Dec 25 Christmas Day Juldagen
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Annandag jul
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nyårsafton

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Frequently Asked Questions About Visby

What is the population of Visby?

Visby has a population of 23,402 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 651.4 square miles.

Is Visby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,924, 35% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Visby?

Visby has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches, with 6.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Visby?

There are 2,574 business establishments in the area.

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