Best Time to Visit
🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
0°
-3°
Poor
Feb
1°
-4°
Fair
Mar
4°
-2°
Good
Apr
9°
2°
Good
May
14°
6°
Good
Jun
18°
11°
Great
Jul
21°
14°
Great
Aug
20°
14°
Great
Sep
16°
10°
Great
Oct
9°
5°
Fair
Nov
5°
1°
Poor
Dec
2°
-2°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -3°C | 8 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 1°C | -4°C | 8 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Fair | View |
| March | 4°C | -2°C | 8 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 9°C | 2°C | 8 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 14°C | 6°C | 9 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 11 | 14h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 11 | 14h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 14°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 10°C | 8 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 9°C | 5°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 5°C | 1°C | 10 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 2°C | -2°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 9°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 9°C (48°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 5°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 1°C high, -3°C low
Cool to cold at 1°C (34°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -3°C (27°F).
The least favorable time to visit Stockholm is December and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Stockholm during the best travel months (September, June, July), when temperatures range from 12°C to 18°C:
Stockholm has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 21°C, while the coldest month is January at just 0°C. Annual rainfall averages 569mm across approximately 113 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Low °C | -3 | -4 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -2 |
| Rain Days | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 37 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 43 | 64 | 65 | 69 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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