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Stockholm county Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Stockholm county, Sweden in December.

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Stockholm Solna Bromma Arlanda

Planning a journey to Stockholm county, Sweden this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Stockholm county in December

Stockholm county, Sweden is a region in Sweden. December in Stockholm county generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C (37°F) in Sigtuna to 5°C (41°F) in Utö. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Utö and -3°C (27°F) in Sigtuna. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For a closer look at conditions across Stockholm county, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sigtuna with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Djurhamn with 67 mm (2.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in December. Stockholm sees roughly 32 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Stockholm county by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Stockholm county — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stockholm)

January2°C (36°F) February2°C (36°F) March6°C (43°F) April11°C (52°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September17°C (63°F) October11°C (52°F) November6°C (43°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Stockholm county in December

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

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 Stockholm county

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Stockholm county, Sweden?

Temperature range in Stockholm county (December)

Precipitation variation in Stockholm county (December)

Stockholm

In December Stockholm 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stockholm →

Solna

In December Solna 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Solna →

Bromma

In December Bromma 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bromma →

Arlanda

In December Arlanda generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
45 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arlanda →

Sigtuna

In December Sigtuna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
34 hours
40 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sigtuna →

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In our records: Sweden December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Sweden was -35°C (-31°F) in Porjus on December 20, 1986.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Stockholm county in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Solna 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Bromma 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Arlanda 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Sigtuna 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Lidingö 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Stockholm county weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stockholm county, Sweden in December?

In December, Stockholm county, Sweden generally has poor weather conditions. Stockholm sees daytime temperatures near 3°C (37°F), with nights cooling to roughly -2°C (28°F).

What is the average temperature in Stockholm county, Sweden in December?

Stockholm averages a daytime maximum of 3°C (37°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Stockholm county, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Stockholm county, Sweden during December, with Stockholm averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Stockholm county, Sweden?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Stockholm county, Sweden due to the typically poor weather in Stockholm.

On average, the best time to visit Stockholm county, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Stockholm. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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