Sweden Weather Forecast
Sweden weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Sweden weather in May
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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).
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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Sweden compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Sweden.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 235 mi | 45°F | 33°F cooler | 32 in |
| Helsinki | 246 mi | 44°F | 34°F cooler | 30 in |
| Finland | 246 mi | 44°F | 34°F cooler | 30 in |
| Helsinki Airport | 249 mi | 43°F | 35°F cooler | 31 in |
| Oslo Gardermoen Airport | 250 mi | 43°F | 35°F cooler | 36 in |
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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 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 11:47 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 11:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
