Stockholm weather
World cities · Sweden · 59.33°N 18.07°E
Stockholm, in Sweden, has its warmest weather in June, when daytime temperatures average 22°C, while February nights are the coldest at around -3.3°C. The city sees roughly 660mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.7° | -3° | 55mm | 12 |
| Feb | 2.4° | -3.3° | 41mm | 9 |
| Mar | 5.9° | -1.9° | 40mm | 8 |
| Apr | 9.3° | 0.1° | 33mm | 8 |
| May | 15.7° | 5.3° | 63mm | 10 |
| Jun | 22° | 11.6° | 64mm | 10 |
| Jul | 21.8° | 13.3° | 82mm | 14 |
| Aug | 21.4° | 13.1° | 80mm | 11 |
| Sep | 16.8° | 9.6° | 43mm | 7 |
| Oct | 11.2° | 5.7° | 68mm | 12 |
| Nov | 5.7° | 1.4° | 43mm | 9 |
| Dec | 1.3° | -3° | 48mm | 13 |
Seasons in Stockholm
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Stockholm climb from 5.9°C in March to 15.7°C by May, while nights ease from -1.9°C to 5.3°C. The season brings around 136mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 21.7°C, peaking in June at 22°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (64mm over ~10 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Stockholm gets roughly 18.3 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.8°C in September to 5.7°C by November, with around 154mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average -3.1°C, with February the coldest month (average low -3.3°C, daytime high 2.4°C). Expect about 34 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 5.7 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Stockholm compares
| Stockholm | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 660mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 123 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 21.7°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | -3.1°C | 3.4°C |
Stockholm is about 37% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Stockholm weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Stockholm?
June is typically the warmest month in Stockholm, with average daytime highs of 22°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 21.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Stockholm?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 82mm of rain over roughly 14 rainy days. April is typically the driest (33mm).
How much does it rain in Stockholm per year?
Stockholm receives roughly 660mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 123 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Stockholm?
Winter nights (December–February) in Stockholm average around -3.1°C, with February typically the coldest month (average low -3.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Stockholm for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Stockholm. June is typically the driest of the warm months (64mm of rain), while June is the warmest, averaging 22°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 18 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Stockholm's weather compare with the UK?
Stockholm receives 660mm of rain a year, about 37% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 21.7°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average -3.1°C versus 3.4°C.