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Lund has a temperate oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) with cool summers, cold winters, and precipitation spread through the year. Summers are usually comfortable and partly cloudy, while winters are long, very cold, snowy, windy, and mostly cloudy. The current conditions of 14.96°C, 84% humidity, and overcast skies are consistent with a cool, moist maritime climate.
Summer Average
17°C
Winter Average
0°C
Climate Type
Oceanic
Rainy Days
170
Sunny Days
170
Humidity
78%
Spring
March - May
5-15°C
Spring is cool and often unsettled, with a gradual warming trend and frequent cloud cover. Rain and occasional windy days are common as the season progresses.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
15-22°C
Summer is generally mild and comfortable rather than hot, with some partly cloudy periods. Rain can occur, but the season is typically the driest and brightest part of the year.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
4-13°C
Autumn becomes progressively cooler, with shorter days and more frequent overcast conditions. Rainfall increases and the first frosts can appear by late autumn.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
-2-3°C
Winter is cold, often cloudy, and can be snowy or windy. Periods below freezing are common, though the city is moderated somewhat by its southern Swedish location.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Lund
Lund is a high-intellect, compact city that trades metropolitan chaos for a predictable, academic-driven lifestyle. Driven by its world-class university, the city offers a sophisticated social fabric where international professionals and researchers find an easy, if quiet, sense of belonging. It is an ideal base for those prioritizing safety and reliable public transit over high-octane nightlife.
While the quality of life is high, the reality of living here involves navigating a competitive housing market and a pace of life that can feel overly subdued for those used to larger hubs. It is a city for those who value stability and intellectual stimulation, provided they can adapt to its calm, rhythmic nature.
Advantages
Lund
World-class universities
169 parks nearby
128 cultural sites
Compact walkable city
Strong student community
Disadvantages
Lund
Limited coworking spaces
Student-dominated atmosphere
Expensive housing market
Harsh winter weather
Limited job diversity
Safety & Security in Lund
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
67
/100
Sweden Avg
56
Europe Avg
59
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Lund to Sweden averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Lund
Sweden Average
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 83/100
No data for Lund — showing hazard indicators from nearby Copenhagen (~39 km).
