Stockholm weather in January (Stockholm county, Sweden)

Looking to travel to Stockholm in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Stockholm generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 2°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

Stockholm in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 45 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Stockholm. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Stockholm, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 2°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 45 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in January

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

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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 Stockholm in January?

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 2°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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.