Stockholm Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Sweden is typically temperate being in the south of the country. This means it has cold, cloudy winters and cool, partly cloudy summers. For Stockholm in January the daily average maximum temperature is 1°C (34°F) with the average minimum -3°C (27°F), while in June the average maximum is 20°C (68°F) with a minimum of 12°C (53°F).
Monthly Temperature in Stockholm
Visitors to Stockholm can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C (36°F) during cooler months like February.
At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during February.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Stockholm
Generally, Stockholm experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 636 mm (25 in) yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 75 mm (3 in) of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month March experiences a drier climate, with about 35 mm (1.4 in) of snow/rainfall spread across 12 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Stockholm Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in Stockholm
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Stockholm. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Water Temperature in Stockholm
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 1°C (34°F) in March to 19°C (66°F) in August.
Water temperature over the year
Humidity in Stockholm by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Stockholm.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 87%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 60%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Stockholm
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s (6 knots) and 4 m/s (8 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, November and December and highest during May, June and October. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Stockholm 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
Best Time to Visit Stockholm
During June, July and August, Stockholm experiences its most favorable weather, with temperatures between 20°C (67°F) and 23°C (73°F). These mild conditions make it an excellent time for a visit.The weather does bring rainfall during this period, between 73 mm (2.9 in) and 75 mm (3 in). Looking for inspiration on where to travel this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
