The month in detail
What to expect in July
Summer in Stockholm brings pleasant temperatures (22°C) and long sunny days (9.0h of sunshine). Expect rain on 32% 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.
July is the best month of the year in Stockholm.
This month's conditions
What it's like in July
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
12°
Sea
22°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
17.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 26
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Is July the right month?
The best month in Stockholm is June (8.0/10), 0.0 pt higher than July.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
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 · 35%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in July
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Location
Where is Stockholm ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SwedenTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 0.8 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 32.0% 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 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Stockholm?
January is the most unfavourable month with January 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 0.9/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Stockholm?
January is the most difficult month to visit Stockholm, with January 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 July?
In July, the sea averages 22°C in Stockholm: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Stockholm in July?
The average UV index reaches 5 in July in Stockholm (moderate), with about 17.6h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.