Best Time to Visit Stockholm
Best time to visit Stockholm: May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Stockholm
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Stockholm month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 23° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 23° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 45° | 33° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 50° | 36° | 1,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 45° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 69° | 54° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 58° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 56° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 53° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 51° | 42° | 2,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 40° | 33° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 29° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Stockholm compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Stockholm.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 235 mi | 45°F | 33°F cooler | 32 in |
| Helsinki | 246 mi | 44°F | 34°F cooler | 30 in |
| Finland | 246 mi | 44°F | 34°F cooler | 30 in |
| Helsinki Airport | 249 mi | 44°F | 35°F cooler | 31 in |
| Oslo Gardermoen Airport | 250 mi | 43°F | 35°F cooler | 39 in |
Best time to visit each airport in Stockholm
1 airports mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Stockholm is a city in Sweden. Stockholm is known for Archipelago capital and Gamla Stan. It has a population of about 980.000.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Stockholm with mainly clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 56°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Stockholm is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), about 23 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Stockholm today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Stockholm right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:17 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 71° / 60°
Light showers · 64% rain · wind 17 mph
🌦️ 63° / 60°
Light drizzle · 44% rain · wind 9 mph
Quick facts about Stockholm
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Stockholm?
Stockholm is a city in Sweden. Its coordinates are 59.3293, 18.0686. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Stockholm right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Stockholm, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm observes Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00). The local time is 9:17 PM.
How many people live in Stockholm?
Stockholm has a population of approximately 980.000.
What is the nearest airport to Stockholm?
The closest airports are Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 23 mi away, Helsinki Airport (HEL), 249 mi away and Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), 250 mi away.
What places are in Stockholm?
Stockholm covers 1 places in this atlas, including Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 9:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
