Stockholm weather in December (Stockholm county, Sweden)

Can you expect sunny skies in Stockholm in December? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Stockholm tends to experience low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December ushers in the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 3°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -2°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Stockholm in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 32 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Stockholm. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stockholm climate page with graphs.

 

Stockholm, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 32 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in December

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stockholm.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.