Ystad, Sweden

Skåne · Sweden

Ystad is a small city in Skåne, Sweden with a population of 21,259. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

21,259 Population 4,420/sq mi density

26 ft Elevation 8 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

25.9 in Annual Rain

Europe / Stockholm Timezone

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People

Population21,259

Density4,420/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)

Rain25.9 in/yr

Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Population	21,259
Population Density	4,420 / sq mi
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates	55.4297°, 13.8204°
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm
Country	🇸🇪 Sweden
State / Province	Skåne
Average Temperature	46°F (8°C)
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation	25.9 inches (659 mm)
Annual Snowfall	6.2 inches (16 cm)

About Ystad

Ystad is a small city in Sweden (Skåne) with a population of 21,259. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Stockholm.

Climate in Ystad

Ystad has an average annual temperature of 9.6°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 804 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	2.5°C / 36°F	-3.3° / 7.6°	79.2
Feb	2.9°C / 37°F	-2.6° / 8°	77.6
Mar	3.7°C / 39°F	-1.7° / 10.2°	91.6
Apr	6.2°C / 43°F	-0.2° / 13.9°	43.3
May	10.6°C / 51°F	4.2° / 18.1°	34.3
Jun	16.2°C / 61°F	9.6° / 23.2°	46.9
Jul	17.5°C / 63°F	12.6° / 24.2°	69.3
Aug	18.2°C / 65°F	12.7° / 24.1°	73.8
Sep	15.5°C / 60°F	9.8° / 22°	64.8
Oct	11.3°C / 52°F	5.7° / 16.2°	83.1
Nov	7°C / 45°F	-1° / 13°	67.9
Dec	3.7°C / 39°F	-2.4° / 8.4°	72.5

Ystad experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	45.9°F
	15% below Sweden avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Area	4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density	4,420/sq mi
Coordinates	55.4297°N, 13.8204°E
Timezone	Europe/Stockholm

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.9"

32% below Sweden avg

Snowfall 6.2"

Wettest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 23, 2004.

Dec 7, 1993	11 km N of Gilleleje, Denmark	M2.7	130 km
Feb 23, 2004	2 km W of Køge, Denmark	M2.5	106 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.1 in
February	32°F (-0°C)	1.5 in	Coldest, Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	1.8 in
April	42°F (6°C)	1.5 in
May	51°F (11°C)	1.6 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.2 in
July	62°F (17°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	62°F (16°C)	2.2 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
October	48°F (9°C)	2.6 in
November	40°F (4°C)	2.7 in
December	35°F (1°C)	2.6 in

Ystad has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 32°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Ystad

Institution	Type	Founded	Website
Tomelilla folkhögskola	College	-	,

Schools in Ystad

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Norreportskolan	-	-	-	-
Sydskånska gymnasiet Österport	-	-	-	-
Edvinshemsskolan	-	-	-	-
Backaskolan	-	-	-	-
Östra skolan	-	-	-	-
Västerportskolan	-	-	-	-
Ängaskolan	-	-	-	-
Edvinshusskolan	-	-	-	-
Blekeskolan	-	-	-	-
Villa MY	-	-	-	-

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Museums in Ystad

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Borstmuseum
Frivilliga Brandkårens Museum
Hasse & Tage-museum
Klostret
Nostalgicafé the 50’s
Olas Fiskebod
Ystad Studios Visitor Center
Ystads Konstmuseum

Libraries in Ystad

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Blentarps Bibliotek		0.0
Ystads stadsbibliotek		0.0

Hotels in Ystad

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fritiden Hotell & Kongress

Hotel Continental

Hotell Prins Carl

Hotell Tornväktaren

Hotell Vädergränd

Sekelgården

Villa Strandvägen

Ystad Saltsjöbad

Ystad Spa & Konferenshotell

Restaurants in Ystad

34 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakfickan

Bröderna M

Cafe Venus

Donna Gina

Du Sud

Graffiti Cafe

Grändens Mat

Harrys

JH matbar

Le Cardinal

Le Petit Bistrot

Litemer

Loong Sching

Möllers bryggeri

Nong's Thai Restaurang

O'Learys

Oishii Ngon

Öja Krog

Pinchos

Pizzeria & Restaurang Regement

Pizzeria Casper

Pizzeria Triangeln

Port

Rosegarden

Saigon Sushi

Sandskogens Värdshus

Smaken av Danmark

Store Thor

Surbrunnsparken

Sushinu

Thai Corner

Upp Eller Ner

Vitas

Ystad Marinan

Cafes in Ystad

17 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

bagli&cafe

Byvägen

Café Lurblåsaren

dip n dip

Espresso House

Fridolfs Konditori

Gourmethörnan

Hartmans

Hos Morten Bookcafé

Inkognito

Juicebaren

Kaffestugan Bäckahästen

Mariacaféet

Möllers

Sasa's hus

Snuggles Coffeshop

Söderberg & Sara

Cinemas in Ystad

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scala

Theatres in Ystad

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ystads teater

Castles in Ystad

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bjärsjöholms slott

Bjersjöholms gamla slott

Dentists in Ystad

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Folktandvården

Tandläkarvillan

Veterinaries in Ystad

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Evidensia Ystad

Train Stations in Ystad

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ystad

Bus Stations in Ystad

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ystad station

Gas Stations in Ystad

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K

Ingo Ystad

OKQ8

Preem

SE #5285849902

St1

Tanka-Ystad

Banks in Ystad

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Handelsbanken

Nordea

Sparbanken Skåne

Sparbanken Syd

Airports Near Ystad

8 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Malmö Sturup Airport	MMX	Large Airport
Kristianstad Airport	KID	Medium Airport
Ljungbyhed Airfield	-	Medium Airport
Eslöv Airfield	-	Small Airport
Hässleholm Bokeberg Airfield	-	Small Airport
Kvarnhem Flygfält	-	Small Airport
Sjöbo Sövde Airfield	-	Small Airport
Staffanstorp Bjällerup Field	-	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Ystad

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
IKOM Fysiocenter

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ystad

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Bromma kyrka
Hälsobackskyrkan
Hedeskoga kyrka
Klosterkyrkan
Öja kyrka
Sankt Nikolai Katolska Kyrka
Sankta Maria kyrka
Sövestads kyrka

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Meteorites

Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog

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Meteorites Near Ystad

1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Ystad.

Name	Year	Description
Hedeskoga	1922

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

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 Ystad

What is the population of Ystad?

Ystad has a population of 21,259 residents and is located in Sweden. The population density is 4,420 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ystad?

Ystad has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.9 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

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