gowhereandwhen.comGo in summer, June to August, for warm, near-endless days, the Stockholm archipelago and midsummer. Winter, December to March, brings the northern lights, dog-sledding and snow in Lapland, though the south stays dark and cold.
A 0 to 100 comfort rating from daytime heat, overnight chill, rainfall and storm risk, for Stockholm. Higher is better. Some booking links earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
The steadiest weather, peaking around Jun.
Other months to compare; prices and crowds depend on your destination and dates.
Hard cold.
The year at a glance
Sweden swings between a bright, sociable summer and a long, dark winter, and Stockholm sets the ratings below. Summer is the standout season, with warm days, white nights and the archipelago and lake country at their best, building to the midsummer celebrations.
Winter is cold and short on daylight in the south, but in the far north it becomes the season for the northern lights, the Ice Hotel and Sami culture. Spring and autumn are quiet, mild shoulders with fewer crowds and cheaper travel.
Sweden month by month
Highs, lows, rainfall and the rating, for Stockholm.
JanuaryFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- -1°C / 30°F
- Overnight low
- -5°C / 23°F
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
Freezing and dry.
FebruaryFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 0°C / 32°F
- Overnight low
- -5°C / 23°F
- Rainfall
- 27 mm
Freezing and dry.
MarchCold and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 3°C / 37°F
- Overnight low
- -3°C / 27°F
- Rainfall
- 26 mm
Cold and dry.
AprilCold and dry.Good 48
- Daytime high
- 9°C / 48°F
- Overnight low
- 1°C / 34°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Cold and dry.
MayCool and dry.Ideal 83
- Daytime high
- 16°C / 61°F
- Overnight low
- 6°C / 43°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Cool and dry.
JuneMild and dryIdeal 100
- Daytime high
- 20°C / 68°F
- Overnight low
- 11°C / 52°F
- Rainfall
- 45 mm
Mild and dry.
JulyMild with a little rainIdeal 89
- Daytime high
- 22°C / 72°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 72 mm
Mild with a little rain.
AugustMild with a little rainIdeal 92
- Daytime high
- 21°C / 70°F
- Overnight low
- 13°C / 55°F
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
Mild with a little rain.
SeptemberCool with a little rain.Ideal 83
- Daytime high
- 16°C / 61°F
- Overnight low
- 9°C / 48°F
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
Cool with a little rain.
OctoberCold and dry.Good 54
- Daytime high
- 9°C / 48°F
- Overnight low
- 5°C / 41°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Cold and dry.
NovemberCold and dry.Avoid 27
- Daytime high
- 4°C / 39°F
- Overnight low
- 1°C / 34°F
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
Cold and dry.
DecemberFreezing and dry.Avoid 17
- Daytime high
- 1°C / 34°F
- Overnight low
- -2°C / 28°F
- Rainfall
- 46 mm
Freezing and dry.
Where you go changes when you go
Stockholm and the south
Mild, bright summers with long evenings and lake swimming. Winters are cold, dark and atmospheric.
The archipelago and west coast
Thousands of islands at their best in summer, when the boats run and the waters warm enough to swim.
Swedish Lapland
The far north, for the northern lights and snow from December to March and the midnight sun in summer.
Best time to visit Sweden for
Stockholm and the archipelago
June to August for warm days, long light and the islands at their liveliest.
Midsummer
Late June, Sweden's biggest celebration, with maypoles, flowers and parties under the midnight sun.
Northern lights
December to March in Lapland, on clear, dark nights away from the cities.
Quiet and value
May and September, mild shoulder months with fewer crowds and softer prices.
What is on, and when
Midsummer, late June
The whole country celebrates the longest days with maypoles and feasting.
Northern lights, Dec to Mar
The aurora dances over Swedish Lapland on clear winter nights.
Watch out
Hard cold
Nov to Mar.
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