Stockholm

Stockholm county Weather in January

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

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Stockholm Solna Bromma Arlanda

Planning a trip to Stockholm county, Sweden this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Stockholm county in January

Stockholm county, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Stockholm county generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) in Stockholm. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Stockholm county, Sweden. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

For specific regional insights in Stockholm county, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Sigtuna with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Djurhamn with 53 mm (2.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during January. Stockholm experiences about 45 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

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)
Best Time to Visit Stockholm county →

Best Places to Visit in Stockholm county in January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Stockholm county, Sweden?

Temperature range in Stockholm county (January)

Precipitation variation in Stockholm county (January)

Stockholm

In January Stockholm generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
45 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stockholm →

Solna

In January Solna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
45 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Solna →

Bromma

In January Bromma generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
45 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bromma →

Arlanda

In January Arlanda generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
45 hours
76 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arlanda →

Sigtuna

In January Sigtuna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
34 hours
40 hours
72 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sigtuna →

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

In our records: Sweden January extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Sweden brought 258 mm (10 in) in Ystad on January 17, 1981.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stockholm 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Solna 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Bromma 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Arlanda 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Sigtuna 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Lidingö 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

Stockholm county weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Stockholm county, Sweden in January. The popular destination of Stockholm averages 2°C (36°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Stockholm peak at roughly 2°C (36°F) in January, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

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

January is on the drier side in Stockholm county, Sweden. Stockholm averages only about 42 mm (1.7 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Stockholm, January may not be the ideal time to visit Stockholm county, 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.

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