Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for July
| Metric | Stockholm | Helsinki | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 21°C (70°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days▲ | 12 days | Stockholm |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 65 mm▲ | 75 mm | Stockholm |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 14h/day | 14h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 18 km/h | Stockholm |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in July. Stockholm offers 14 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Helsinki sees 14 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Stockholm sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Helsinki is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in July.
Stockholm reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during July. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Helsinki averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in July.
Stockholm receives approximately 65 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during July. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Helsinki sees 75 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during July.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. July is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Stockholm | Helsinki | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 0°C | 8d | -2°C | 11d |
| Feb | 1°C | 8d | -3°C | 9d |
| Mar | 4°C | 8d | 1°C | 9d |
| Apr | 9°C | 8d | 7°C | 9d |
| May | 14°C | 9d | 13°C | 9d |
| Jun | 18°C | 11d | 17°C | 12d |
| Jul | 21°C | 11d | 21°C | 12d |
| Aug | 20°C | 12d | 20°C | 12d |
| Sep | 16°C | 8d | 15°C | 10d |
| Oct | 9°C | 10d | 8°C | 12d |
| Nov | 5°C | 10d | 3°C | 12d |
| Dec | 2°C | 10d | 0°C | 12d |
Stockholm Weather in July
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Helsinki Weather in July
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