Best time to visit Stockholm
The best months to visit Stockholm are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Stockholm weather:
- June20° / 10°CJune brings near-midsummer light, so late ferries and outdoor dinners are a major part of the trip.
- July23° / 13°CJuly is the warmest month, ideal for archipelago boats, parks, and long waterfront evenings.
- August22° / 12°CAugust remains mild but wetter, with late-summer festivals and boat days needing rain backup.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Stockholm weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° | -4° | 30 | 6 | 7h | 0° |
| February | 1° | -5° | 30 | 6 | 9h | 0° |
| March | 5° | -3° | 30 | 7 | 11h | 2° |
| April | 11° | 1° | 45 | 6 | 14h | 8° |
| May | 16° | 5° | 35 | 6 | 17h | 11° |
| JuneBest weather | 20° | 10° | 60 | 9 | 18h | 17° |
| JulyBest weather | 23° | 13° | 50 | 8 | 18h | 22° |
| AugustBest weather | 22° | 12° | 65 | 9 | 15h | 22° |
| September | 17° | 8° | 65 | 9 | 13h | 19° |
| October | 10° | 4° | 40 | 9 | 10h | 12° |
| November | 5° | 0° | 45 | 10 | 7h | 8° |
| December | 3° | -3° | 35 | 9 | 6h | 5° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Stockholm month by month
January
Stockholm in January: 1°C high, -4.5°C low, 30mm rain over 6 days, 6.5h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Stockholm in February: 1.3°C high, -5.1°C low, 30mm rain over 6 days, 8.9h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
March
Stockholm in March: 5°C high, -2.9°C low, 30mm rain over 7 days, 11.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
April
Stockholm in April: 10.9°C high, 0.7°C low, 45mm rain over 6 days, 14.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Stockholm in May: 16.3°C high, 5.3°C low, 35mm rain over 6 days, 16.7h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Stockholm in June: 20.4°C high, 10°C low, 60mm rain over 9 days, 18.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JulyBest weather
Stockholm in July: 23.3°C high, 13.2°C low, 50mm rain over 8 days, 17.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
AugustBest weather
Stockholm in August: 22°C high, 12.3°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 15.3h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
September
Stockholm in September: 16.9°C high, 8.1°C low, 65mm rain over 9 days, 12.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
October
Stockholm in October: 10.4°C high, 3.6°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 9.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Stockholm in November: 5.4°C high, 0.3°C low, 45mm rain over 10 days, 7.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
December
Stockholm in December: 2.5°C high, -2.8°C low, 35mm rain over 9 days, 5.8h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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