Winter
Dec → Feb1 to 2°
nights -3 to -2°
- 10 rainy days · 44 mm
- sea 1°
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
- Jan1°fair
- Feb2°not recommended
- Mar5°not recommended
- Apr10°fair
- May16°recommended
- Jun21°recommended
- Jul22°recommended
- Aug21°recommended
- Sep17°recommended
- Oct10°fair
- Nov5°fair
- Dec2°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Stockholm, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | -3° | 50 mm | 11 d | 0° | |
| February | 2° | -3° | 37 mm | 9 d | 0° | |
| March | 5° | -2° | 41 mm | 9 d | 1° | |
| April | 10° | 1° | 30 mm | 8 d | 4° | |
| May | 16° | 6° | 53 mm | 9 d | 12° | ✓ |
| June | 21° | 11° | 62 mm | 10 d | 19° | ✓ |
| July | 22° | 13° | 68 mm | 12 d | 22° | ✓ |
| August | 21° | 13° | 71 mm | 11 d | 22° | ✓ |
| September | 17° | 10° | 52 mm | 9 d | 20° | ✓ |
| October | 10° | 5° | 59 mm | 10 d | 13° | |
| November | 5° | 1° | 51 mm | 10 d | 7° | |
| December | 2° | -2° | 45 mm | 11 d | 3° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Stockholm, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Gamla Stan) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May5 to 16°
nights -2 to 6°
- 9 rainy days · 41 mm
- sea 6°
Summer
Jun → Aug21 to 22°
nights 11 to 13°
- 11 rainy days · 67 mm
- sea 21°
Autumn
Sep → Nov5 to 17°
nights 1 to 10°
- 10 rainy days · 54 mm
- sea 13°
Book early for May to September and December
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Stockholm, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 18h34 of daylight, in December 6h07, a difference of 12h27.
6h50Jan
9h07Feb
11h35Mar
14h24Apr
16h57May
18h34Jun
17h52Jul
15h30Aug
12h43Sep
10h01Oct
7h30Nov
6h07Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Gamla Stan" (59.33°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Stockholm, month by month
EventsMidsummerJuneStockholm PrideJuly to AugustSt Lucia's DayDecemberNobel ceremonyDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Long days: April, May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Stockholm, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JuneMidsummer
On the Friday closest to the solstice, the city empties towards the archipelago: a flower-decked maypole, ring dances with songs and herring on the menu.
- July to AugustStockholm Pride
A week of talks and concerts ends with a parade through the centre, between late July and early August.
- DecemberSt Lucia's Day
In mid-December, processions of singers in white robes and crowns of candles in churches, schools and museums.
- DecemberNobel ceremony
The prize-giving at the Konserthuset is followed by a banquet at the City Hall in mid-December, with the whole city in evening dress.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair1°-3° at night
- 50 mm · 11 d
- sea 0°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended2°-3° at night
- 37 mm · 9 d
- sea 0°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended5°-2° at night
- 41 mm · 9 d
- sea 1°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair10°1° at night
- 30 mm · 8 d
- sea 4°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended16°6° at night
- 53 mm · 9 d
- sea 12°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended21°11° at night
- 62 mm · 10 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended22°13° at night
- 68 mm · 12 d
- sea 22°
High season, book early
August
Recommended21°13° at night
- 71 mm · 11 d
- sea 22°
High season, book early
September
Recommended17°10° at night
- 52 mm · 9 d
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair10°5° at night
- 59 mm · 10 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair5°1° at night
- 51 mm · 10 d
- sea 7°
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended2°-2° at night
- 45 mm · 11 d
- sea 3°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 1 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (50 mm). Sea at 0 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -3 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (37 mm). Sea at 0 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (41 mm). Sea at 1 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 10 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (30 mm). Sea at 4 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 16 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C early in the morning. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (62 mm). Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (68 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
August. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (71 mm). The sea is at 22 °C: pleasant swimming. High season: book early.
September. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (52 mm). Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Cool: 10 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Deep winter: 5 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (51 mm). Sea at 7 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 2 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (45 mm). Sea at 3 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
May to September and December: over these months, recorded highs range from 2 to 22 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Gamla Stan).
Which month should you avoid in Stockholm?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 41 mm over 9 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Gamla Stan).
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
July, with 22 °C on average in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gamla Stan).
What is the coldest month in Stockholm?
January, with 1 °C at best during the day and -3 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Gamla Stan).
What is the driest month in Stockholm?
April: 30 mm over 8 days of rain, against 71 mm in August, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Stockholm?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in July, August (warmest 22 °C in July), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Gamla Stan).
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