Stockholm Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 with the average minimum -3°C, while in June the average maximum is 20°C with a minimum of 11.8°C.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Stockholm can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like February.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Stockholm experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 636 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. August brings wetter days averaging 75 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 rainy days. In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 35 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 12 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 1°C in March to 19°C in August.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, July, August, September, November and December and highest during May, June and October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
overcast and no rain broken clouds and no rain partly cloudy and small chance of slight sleetForecast for Stockholm
4 m/s
7 m/s
6 m/s
The best time of year to visit Stockholm in Sweden
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 283 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
