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Sweden Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Sweden in September.

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Stockholm Gothenburg Visby Simrishamn

Planning a trip to Sweden this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Sweden in September

Sweden offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In September, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Abisko at 8°C (46°F) and pleasant in Malmö at 19°C (66°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Malmö and 1°C (34°F) in Abisko.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oskarshamn with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to high rainfall in Riksgränsen with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Stockholm gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Sweden in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Sweden.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Sweden

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Sweden?

Temperature range in Sweden (September)

Precipitation variation in Sweden (September)

Stockholm

In September Stockholm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
238 hours
171 hours
98 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Stockholm →

Gothenburg

In September Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
171 hours
101 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Gothenburg →

Visby

In September Visby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
266 hours
202 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Visby →

Malmö

In September Malmö generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
187 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In September Simrishamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
158 hours
103 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Simrishamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sweden.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Sweden in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Gothenburg 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Visby 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Simrishamn 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Östersund 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Kiruna 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Sweden weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Sweden in September?

Sweden typically experiences tolerable weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Stockholm average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Sweden in September?

Average temperatures in Sweden during September range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Stockholm.

Does Sweden get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sweden during September, with Stockholm averaging close to 56 mm (2.2 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Sweden?

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Sweden with overall tolerable weather in Stockholm. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Stockholm. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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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.

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