Capital city in Stockholm County, Sweden
Stockholm weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Stockholm
June–Aug is light and warm with archipelago trips; Dec has Christmas markets but only about 6 hours of daylight. Midsummer weekend in June empties the city.
Stockholm weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-1°46 mm
- Feb0°40 mm
- Mar3°39 mm
- Apr9°37 mm
- May15°50 mm
- Jun20°78 mm
- Jul23°70 mm
- Aug22°72 mm
- Sep17°55 mm
- Oct10°63 mm
- Nov4°61 mm
- Dec1°54 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C30°F | -5°C23°F | 46 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| February | 0°C32°F | -5°C23°F | 40 mm | 95% | Freezing |
| March | 3°C38°F | -3°C27°F | 39 mm | 89% | Cold |
| April | 9°C49°F | 1°C34°F | 37 mm | 81% | Cold |
| May | 15°C59°F | 6°C43°F | 50 mm | 77% | Cool |
| June | 20°C67°F | 11°C52°F | 78 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 14°C58°F | 70 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C71°F | 13°C56°F | 72 mm | 76% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C62°F | 9°C49°F | 55 mm | 82% | Cool |
| October | 10°C49°F | 4°C40°F | 63 mm | 89% | Cold |
| November | 4°C40°F | 1°C34°F | 61 mm | 95% | Cold |
| December | 1°C33°F | -3°C27°F | 54 mm | 97% | Freezing |
Best months across Sweden
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Gothenburg | May–Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Malmö | May–Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Kiruna | Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul, Sep | Jul (16°C) |
| Uppsala | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Visby | Jun–Aug | Jul (20°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Stockholm?
May–Sep. June–Aug is light and warm with archipelago trips; Dec has Christmas markets but only about 6 hours of daylight. Midsummer weekend in June empties the city.
When is the rainy season in Stockholm?
Rain peaks in June with about 78 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
July, with average highs of 23°C (73°F).
How cold does Stockholm get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -5°C (23°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- SL (Stockholm public transport)
- Swedavia Stockholm Arlanda
- 1177 Vårdguiden
- Visit Stockholm
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.