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Stockholm in February
Little changes in Stockholm from January: highs stay near 32°F (0°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), and about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.6 in (40 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 52 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What February feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 32°F (0°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.6 in (40 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 86%.
Only about 8 h 52 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from January (40 → 41/100).
- Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stockholm in February
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
ABBA The Museum
Interactive museum where you can sing and dance alongside the band.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Skansen
Open-air museum of historic Swedish buildings with Nordic animals.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Östermalms Saluhall
Food hall from 1888 with seafood counters and Swedish classics.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Fotografiska
Photography museum in an old customs house with a top-floor café.
Pelikan
Wood-paneled beer hall serving Swedish home cooking since 1904.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Nearby in February
- Tallinn in February~235 mi · highs 27°F, 1.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Helsinki in February~246 mi · highs 28°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Oslo in February~259 mi · highs 30°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Riga in February~275 mi · highs 28°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Stockholm in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Stockholm?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow. Our Scandinavian Capitals route recommends Jun – Aug, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stockholm in February?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Stockholm in February?
Not much: about 1.6 in (40 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.2 in (666 mm).
What should I pack for Stockholm in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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