Best Time to Visit Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Stockholm.
Stockholm does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.2°C / 63°F) and driest (February, 28 mm / 1.1 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -2.7°C / 27.1°F in February to 17.2°C / 63°F in July, with rainfall from 28 mm / 1.1 in (February) to 69 mm / 2.7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Stockholm's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 10.3°C50.5°F | 30 mm1.2″ | — |
| June | 14.8°C58.6°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| August | 16.3°C61.3°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
No month at Stockholm matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
Stockholm doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~28 mm / 1.1 in) and July (warmest, 17.2°C / 63°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Sweden's national average.
When is the rainy season in Stockholm?
The rainy season at Stockholm, Stockholm runs through June–September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 52 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is July (69 mm / 2.7 in).
What is the driest month in Stockholm?
The driest month in Stockholm is February, averaging about 28 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -2.7°C / 27.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Stockholm?
The least comfortable months for travel to Stockholm — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 69 mm / 2.7 in in July, and the coldest month averages -2.7°C / 27.1°F.
Is Stockholm climate different from Sweden overall?
Yes, usually. Our Stockholm figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sweden figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Stockholm specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.