Stockholm, SwedenQuick decision
When to visit Stockholm?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–21°C in June
🌧 Least rain
33% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (38%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
ArchipelagoJune–August — 30,000 islands, ferries and rock swimming.
MuseumsYear-round — Vasa, ABBA Museum, Fotografiska and Moderna Museet.
Nordic FoodYear-round — fika, smörgåsbord and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Christmas & WinterDecember — illuminated Gamla Stan, markets and glögg.
Monthly climate data
Stockholm weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 1°C | 33% | 1.5 | 0.8h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -3°C | 2°C | 30% | 1.2 | 3.7h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌫️ March | -2°C | 5°C | 26% | 1.2 | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 1°C | 10°C | 25% | 1.0 | 10.6h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 6°C | 16°C | 28% | 1.5 | 14.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 11°C | 21°C | 33% | 2.0 | 15.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 13°C | 22°C | 38% | 2.1 | 14.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 13°C | 21°C | 40% | 2.5 | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ September | 10°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.6 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 11°C | 35% | 2.1 | 5.4h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 1°C | 6°C | 33% | 1.6 | 1.3h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 2°C | 38% | 1.5 | 0.0h | 1.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 10°C, 26% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 37% rainy days, 14.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 11°C, 32% rainy days, 5.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 2°C, 34% rainy days, 1.5h sunshine/day. Score: 2.3/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 33% rainy days and 21°C. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
December is the wettest month with 38% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 21°C.
In winter, the average score is 2.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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