Sweden weather in February
What is the weather like in Sweden in February?
The weather conditions in Sweden in February are generally poor. It is a winter month.
During February in Sweden, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Riksgränsen with -9°C (15°F) to low in Helsingborg with 3°C (37°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (29°F) in Helsingborg and -18°C (-1°F) in Riksgränsen. On average, it is the coldest month of the year in Sweden. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation in February varies from low in Persåsen with an average of 23mm (0.9 inches) of snow/rainfall to moderate in Riksgränsen with 66mm (2.6 inches).
It is also generally a
less sunny
time of year with an average of 76 hours of sunshine in Stockholm during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Sweden, check out the map below.
Where to go in Sweden in February





Popular destinations in Sweden
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Sweden?
Average weather in Stockholm
In February Stockholm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (24°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Gothenburg
In February Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (26°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Visby
In February Visby generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (35°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Malmö
In February Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Simrishamn
In February Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Sweden?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit Sweden with commonly poor weather in Stockholm.
On average the best time to visit Sweden is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Stockholm.
The worst months are January, February, March, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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