Sweden Weather Forecast
Sweden weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 50°F (10°C) in Sweden with overcast. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 50°F to 53°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 53°F is in line with the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sweden today at 8.7/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Sweden right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:29 PM, Oct 26 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sweden
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 50° | 31% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 47° | 8% | 17 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 45° | 15% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 42° | 14% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 41° | 0% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 38° | 2% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 42° / 38° | 14% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 37° | 6% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 43° / 34° | 5% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 37° | 7% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 42° / 35° | 7% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 38° / 31° | 4% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 36° / 30° | 18% | 9 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌨️ Snow | 35° / 29° | 12% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Sweden 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 | 70° | 56° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 64° | 53° | 2,0 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).
Weather map for Sweden
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Sweden
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by city in Sweden
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Sweden
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 84% and wind is 13 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 1:29 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 1:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
