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Sweden Map

Interactive map of Sweden with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 64°F now🕔 10:22 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 10.5 million

Summary

Sweden is a country in Europe. Sweden is a country in Europe with its capital at Stockholm. It has a population of about 10.5 million. The capital is Stockholm.

Right now it is 64°F (18°C) in Sweden with overcast. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 55°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 97%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Sweden 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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 66°F is 3.1°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sweden today at 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Sweden

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 59°19′45.5″N 18°4′7″E (59.3293, 18.0686)

Quick facts about Sweden

TypeCountry
ContinentEurope
ContinentEurope
Coordinates59°19′45.5″N 18°4′7″E (59.3293, 18.0686)
CapitalStockholm
Population10.500.000
Area173.860 sq mi
ISO codeSE
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3SWE
CurrencySwedish krona (SEK)
LanguagesSwedish
Calling code+46
Time zoneEurope/Stockholm
Local time10:22 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Maps of each city in Sweden

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Sweden

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Neighboring countries in Europe

Sorted by distance from Sweden.

Getting to Sweden

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Helsinki · 246 mi · roughly 5.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Sweden

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Stockholm Arlanda AirportARN23 miStockholm
Helsinki AirportHEL249 miHelsinki
Oslo Gardermoen AirportOSL250 miOslo

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sweden?

Sweden is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 59.3293, 18.0686. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Sweden right now?

It is currently 64°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 59% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Sweden?

May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Sweden, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Sweden in?

Sweden observes Europe/Stockholm (UTC+02:00). The local time is 10:22 AM.

How many people live in Sweden?

Sweden has a population of approximately 10.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Sweden?

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 Sweden?

Sweden covers 1 places in this atlas, including Stockholm.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 21, 2026 at 10:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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