Stockholm weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Stockholm in november
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Stockholm sits at 59°19′N 18°04′E in Sweden, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Stockholm weather by month
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Stockholm weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best months to visit Stockholm are May, June, July, August. Midsummer's Eve on the Friday closest to June 24 empties the city; Skansen's maypole raising is the only in-town event with dancing till midnight sun.
Q02What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
July runs the highest averages in Stockholm, with typical daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Locals swim off Långholmen cliffs or take pendeltåg to Smedsuddsbadet; ICA supermarkets sell out of surströmming picnic kits by noon.
Q03What is the coldest month in Stockholm?
What is the coldest month in Stockholm?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 1°C (34°F). Årsta Bay and Riddarfjärden freeze solid enough for skating by late January; SL commuter ferries reroute around the ice.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Stockholm?
Which month has the most rain in Stockholm?
August typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 71mm on average. August rain arrives as slanted drizzle lasting three days; Söder Mälarstrand's promenade puddles first.
Q05What is the climate like in Stockholm?
What is the climate like in Stockholm?
Stockholm, Sweden has mild summers, cold winters. Fika is not a marketing term here — Vete-Katten on Kungsgatan has served kardemummabullar since 1928 and locals queue at 3pm sharp. The Söderhallarna food hall beats NK for smoked whitefish. Take tram 7 to Djurgården, not the ferry; it costs less and stops at the ABBA museum. Winter darkness pushes everyone into Fotografiska's café, which stays open until 1am specifically for the light-starved. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.