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Things to Do in Sweden

Top things to do in Sweden: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 46°F now🕔 12:13 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 10.5 million

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

Weather in Sweden right now

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46°F
Overcast · feels like 42°F
Humidity87%
Wind4 mph SE
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover90%
Pressure1010 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality37 · Good
Sunrise7:47 AM
Sunset5:15 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 95%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:13 PM, Oct 24 local time.

⚠️Sun, Oct 25: damaging gusts to 43 mph.

Best time to visit Sweden

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.

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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 46°F (8°C) in Sweden with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 46°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.3/10 - marginal.

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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 2.7°F above the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sweden today at 9.5/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

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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 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 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 12:13 PM.

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 October 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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