Uppsala
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
Travel to Sweden is subject to standard entry requirements, such as updated European Entry-Exit System guidelines.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Uppsala month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Uppsala are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and August the wettest (about 80 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2 | -4.7 | 43 | 2.2 |
| February | 1.5 | -4.4 | 34 | 4.3 |
| March | 5.2 | -2.7 | 34 | 6.7 |
| April | 9.7 | 0.1 | 34 | 9.4 |
| May | 16.0 | 5.5 | 48 | 12.2 |
| June | 21.0 | 11.2 | 57 | 14.1 |
| July | 22.2 | 13.0 | 75 | 13.4 |
| August | 20.8 | 12.4 | 80 | 11.0 |
| September | 16.7 | 9.1 | 54 | 8.1 |
| October | 10.2 | 4.6 | 63 | 4.8 |
| November | 4.6 | 0.4 | 46 | 2.3 |
| December | 1.6 | -2.7 | 45 | 1.5 |
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People and places shaping Uppsala
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Research updated Monday, September 28, 2026Past and future events in Uppsala
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Previously
- Documented history · 1160
In 1160, King Eric Jedvardsson was attacked and killed outside the church of Östra Aros, and later became venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
- Documented history · 1274
In 1274, Östra Aros overtook Gamla Uppsala as the main regional centre, and when the cathedral of Gamla Uppsala burnt down, the archbishopric and the relics of Saint Eric were moved to Östra Aros, where the present-day Uppsala Cathedral was erected; it was inaugurated in 1435.
- Documented history · 1477
The city is the site of the oldest university in Scandinavia, founded in 1477, and is where Carl Linnaeus, one of the renowned scholars of Uppsala University, lived for many years; both his house and garden can still be visited.
- Documented history · 1702
The city was severely damaged by a fire in 1702.
- Death of King Eric Jedvardsson
In 1160, King Eric Jedvardsson was attacked and killed outside the church of Östra Aros.
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- Uppsala | Mayors of Europe
- List of Uppsala Governors - Wikipedia
- Uppsala kommun - Wikipedia
- Uppsala University
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- Celebrities Born In Uppsala, Sweden - Famous Birthdays
- Category:People from Uppsala - Wikipedia
- Famous People From Uppsala, Sweden & Celebs Born In Uppsala
- 45 Famous People from Uppsala, Sweden | Pantheon
- Prominent people – Uppsala University
- Famous People from Uppsala, Sweden | 45 Notable People | Pantheon
- 100 Notable Alumni of Uppsala University [Sorted List] - EduRank
- Who Was Born in Uppsala, Sweden? Famous Names and Their Stories
- List of Uppsala University people - Wikipedia
- Famous people born in Uppsala, Sweden
- 100 years ago today, director Ingmar Bergman was born in Uppsala ...
- Famous People Born in Uppsala - Prixfair
- Top 100 Scandinavian Actresses - IMDb
- Wikidata structured records for Uppsala
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01 · OverviewUppsala, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Uppsala took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Uppsala
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Uppsala
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Uppsala
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Uppsala
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Uppsala
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01 · Q&AWhere is Uppsala located and what are its coordinates?
Uppsala is situated in Sweden at geographic coordinates 59.8588, 17.6389, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Uppsala?
Uppsala has a recorded population of approximately 177,074 and observes the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Uppsala?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Uppsala include SV-SE, SE, SMA, FI-SE, with SEK used for local transactions.
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