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Stockholm weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
13°C – 21°C
🌧 Rainy days
40% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stockholm in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Stockholm. June remains slightly better (+0.5 pts).
By trip type
Stockholm in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining In August, Stockholm sees 21°C during the day with 12.1h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 40% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Stockholm averages 21°C, 40% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stockholm in August
Is August a good time to visit Stockholm?
August is an excellent time to visit Stockholm (score 7.5/10). With 21°C, 12.1h of sunshine and 40% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Stockholm in August?
With 21°C max and 12.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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