Sweden Travel Guide
Sweden travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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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 51°F (11°C) in Sweden with overcast. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 48°F to 51°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 about average for October. The forecast high of 51°F is in line with the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sweden today at 8.3/10. Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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)
Weather in Sweden right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:28 AM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 51° / 48°
Light rain · 100% rain · wind 23 mph
☁️ 46° / 38°
Overcast · 6% rain · wind 5 mph
Quick facts about Sweden
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 59°19′45.5″N 18°4′7″E (59.3293, 18.0686) |
| Capital | Stockholm |
| Population | 10.500.000 |
| Area | 173.860 sq mi |
| ISO code | SE |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | SWE |
| Currency | Swedish krona (SEK) |
| Languages | Swedish |
| Calling code | +46 |
| Time zone | Europe/Stockholm |
| Local time | 12:28 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 43 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Sweden
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | ARN | 23 mi | Stockholm |
| Helsinki Airport | HEL | 249 mi | Helsinki |
| Oslo Gardermoen Airport | OSL | 250 mi | Oslo |
Cities in Sweden
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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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 51°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 18 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+01:00). The local time is 12:28 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 26, 2026 at 12:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
