Stockholm Travel Guide
Stockholm travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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 50°F (10°C) in Stockholm with partly cloudy. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 47°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - good conditions.
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 October. The forecast high of 52°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. hiking is the strongest bet in Stockholm today at 9.3/10. 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.
Map of Stockholm
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 Stockholm right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:03 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 47° / 41°
Fog · 0% rain · wind 5 mph
🌦️ 49° / 43°
Drizzle · 16% rain · wind 13 mph
Quick facts about Stockholm
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Stockholm
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 |
Airports in Stockholm
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Explore Stockholm
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 50°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 79% and wind is 11 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+01:00). The local time is 1:03 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 27, 2026 at 1:03 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
