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Stockholm in December: go or not?

Tough period. Stockholm in December only reaches 0.7/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 59.33°N · 18.07°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Stockholm · December
0.7
-1–2°
Temperature
38%
Rain
1h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Raphael Andres via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in December

Winter in Stockholm is cool (2.0°C during the day). Days are short (1.1h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 38.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 12 out of 12 months in Stockholm. Compared to November: −4°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index
0 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-1°
Sea
3°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
5.8h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 22
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Is December the right month?

The best month in Stockholm is June (7.9/10), 7.2 pts higher than December.

See June →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

Stockholm is built on 14 islands linked by 57 bridges: city of water and archipelago. June-July are my favourite months (7.9/10): 11-22°C, 33-38% rain, midnight sun (almost, 18h of daylight), Skärgården (archipelago) by boat (Vaxholm, Sandhamn), swimming in the Mälaren and Brunnsviken lakes.

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What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Sweden

🗣️LanguageSwedish
💶CurrencySwedish Krona (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trendData unavailable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 22°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 40%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location

Where is Stockholm ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.9 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
59.33°N · 18.07°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Stockholm?
July is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 9.0h of sunshine and 38.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Stockholm get in July?
Stockholm averages 9.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Stockholm?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Stockholm in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Stockholm good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Stockholm scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.4/10.
When should you avoid Stockholm?
December is the most difficult month to visit Stockholm, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Stockholm in December?
In December, the sea averages 3°C in Stockholm: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Stockholm in December?
The average UV index reaches 0 in December in Stockholm (low), with about 5.8h of daylight. No protection needed.