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Best time to visit · Sweden
On the climate data, the best time to visit Stockholm is May – September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 30°F to 73°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 26.2 in (666 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 30°F-1°C | 32°F0°C | 38°F3°C | 49°F9°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F20°C | 73°F23°C | 71°F22°C | 62°F17°C | 49°F10°C | 40°F4°C | 33°F1°C |
| Avg low | 23°F-5°C | 23°F-5°C | 27°F-3°C | 34°F1°C | 43°F6°C | 52°F11°C | 58°F14°C | 56°F13°C | 49°F9°C | 40°F4°C | 34°F1°C | 27°F-3°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.9 in47 mm | 1.6 in40 mm | 1.5 in39 mm | 1.5 in37 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 3.1 in78 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 2.8 in72 mm | 2.2 in55 mm | 2.5 in63 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.1 in54 mm |
| Humidity | 96% | 95% | 89% | 81% | 77% | 74% | 73% | 76% | 82% | 89% | 95% | 97% |
| Cloud | 89% | 86% | 78% | 69% | 62% | 62% | 63% | 68% | 72% | 81% | 87% | 88% |
| Comfort | 40 | 41 | 44 | 61 | 79 | 85 | 83 | 84 | 80 | 55 | 39 | 39 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 27 m (89 ft), close to Stockholm's own ~19 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 30–33°F (-1–1°C), and nights reach 23°F (-5°C). About 5.6 in (141 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 40/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 38°F highs in March to 59°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 5.0 in (126 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. March is cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: May ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 61/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 67–73°F (20–23°C). It's the wettest season, with about 8.7 in (220 mm) of rain, 33% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).
Temperatures slide from 62°F highs in September to 40°F by November. About 7.0 in (179 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 58/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 1 Good, 1 Fair and 5 Tough. Great months: May – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Stockholm is May – September, scoring up to 85/100 with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain in June. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 3.1 in (78 mm) of rain. April is the driest, with about 1.5 in (37 mm). The yearly total is around 26.2 in (666 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C) and highs of 30°F (-1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 73°F (23°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 74%, and highs peak around 73°F (23°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – March, bottoming out around 23°F (-5°C) in January.
Poll the group on May – September dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
