Weather in February in Sweden
Planning a trip to Sweden this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Sweden in February?
In February, Sweden experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Abisko at -7°C to cold in Malmö at 5°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Malmö and -14°C in Abisko. In many areas in Sweden, February brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.For a closer look at conditions across Sweden, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sveg with an average of 35 mm to high snowfall in Riksgränsen with 115 mm.Average sunshine
The city Stockholm usually sees around 76 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Sweden climate page.
Where to go in Sweden in February
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Sweden's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Stockholm
In February Stockholm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gothenburg
In February Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Visby
In February Visby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Malmö
In February Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Simrishamn
In February Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Is February the best time to visit Sweden?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stockholm, February may not be the ideal time to visit Sweden.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Stockholm. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Sweden.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed 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.