Best Time to Visit Stockholm
Sweden · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Stockholm is June and July, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 23°C (73°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around -5°C (23°F). Rain is heaviest in August, at about 77 mm (3.0 in), and lightest in April, at 38 mm (1.5 in). January is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the cold.
Stockholm weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C 30°F | -5°C 23°F | 49 mm | 11 | 96% | 0.6 | Poor 0.8 |
| February | 0°C 32°F | -5°C 23°F | 42 mm | 10 | 95% | 1.1 | Poor 1.3 |
| March | 3°C 38°F | -3°C 27°F | 40 mm | 10 | 89% | 2.3 | Poor 2.9 |
| April | 9°C 48°F | 1°C 34°F | 38 mm | 8 | 81% | 4.5 | Fair 5.9 |
| May | 15°C 59°F | 6°C 43°F | 53 mm | 10 | 77% | 7 | Good 7.8 |
| June | 20°C 68°F | 11°C 52°F | 70 mm | 11 | 73% | 8 | Excellent 9.1 |
| July | 23°C 73°F | 14°C 57°F | 66 mm | 12 | 72% | 7.2 | Excellent 9.1 |
| August | 21°C 71°F | 13°C 56°F | 77 mm | 14 | 77% | 5.2 | Excellent 8.2 |
| September | 17°C 62°F | 10°C 49°F | 55 mm | 10 | 82% | 3.4 | Excellent 8 |
| October | 10°C 50°F | 5°C 41°F | 65 mm | 11 | 89% | 1.8 | Fair 4.9 |
| November | 4°C 40°F | 1°C 34°F | 60 mm | 12 | 95% | 0.9 | Poor 2.5 |
| December | 1°C 33°F | -3°C 26°F | 54 mm | 13 | 97% | 0.6 | Poor 1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best time to visit Stockholm is June and July, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
July is the hottest month in Stockholm, with an average high of 23°C (73°F).
What is the coldest month in Stockholm?
January is the coldest month in Stockholm, with an average low of -5°C (23°F).
What is the rainiest month in Stockholm?
August is the wettest month, with about 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain. April is the driest, with 38 mm (1.5 in).
Does it snow in Stockholm?
Snow is possible in December to February, when daytime highs stay close to or below freezing.
Nearby destinations
- Mariehamn135 km · best July
- Tallinn379 km · best June to August
- Helsinki396 km · best July
- Oslo417 km · best June
- Riga442 km · best June and September
- Copenhagen522 km · best June to July and September
- Gdansk555 km · best June to September
- Vilnius675 km · best June and August to September
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