Stockholm · WinterMonth summary
Stockholm weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°F – 34°F
🌧 Rainy days
33% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Stockholm in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: January brings a challenging climate (2.0/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Stockholm in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Stockholm is cool (1°F during the day). Days are short (0.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 33% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 27°F | 34°F | 33% | 0.1in | 0.8h | 2.0/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 27°F | 36°F | 30% | 0.0in | 3.7h | 3.4/10 |
| 🌫️ March | 28°F | 41°F | 26% | 0.0in | 7.8h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 34°F | 50°F | 25% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 43°F | 61°F | 28% | 0.1in | 14.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 52°F | 70°F | 33% | 0.1in | 15.2h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 55°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.1in | 14.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 55°F | 70°F | 40% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ September | 50°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 43°F | 52°F | 35% | 0.1in | 5.4h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ November | 34°F | 43°F | 33% | 0.1in | 1.3h | 2.4/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 30°F | 36°F | 38% | 0.1in | 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 January, Stockholm averages 34°F, 33% rainy days and 0.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +14.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Stockholm in January
Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?
January is not recommended for Stockholm (score 2.0/10). With 33% rainy days and 0.8h of sunshine, consider June (8.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Stockholm in January?
It's cool with 34°F daytime and 27°F at night. 0.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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