Stockholm climate at a glance
Stockholm sees average daytime highs ranging from 1°C in January to 22°C in June. Around 668 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 125 wet days a year, peaking in August (81 mm) and easing off in April (29 mm). June is the sunniest month at about 15 hours of sunshine. Snow is a regular feature from December to March.
Stockholm temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Stockholm
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Stockholm climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 18.2 h in June. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -3°C | 11.8 | 53 mm | 2.1 h | 87% | 0.0 · Challenging |
| February | 3°C | -3°C | 9.5 | 42 mm | 4.2 h | 83% | 0.1 · Challenging |
| March | 6°C | -2°C | 9 | 45 mm | 6.7 h | 76% | 2.3 · Challenging |
| April | 10°C | 0°C | 6.7 | 29 mm | 9.7 h | 67% | 5.4 · Fair |
| May | 16°C | 5°C | 10.3 | 63 mm | 12.2 h | 68% | 7.9 · Good |
| June | 22°C | 12°C | 9.3 | 62 mm | 14.9 h | 67% | 9.5 · Excellent |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 13.5 | 79 mm | 13.5 h | 72% | 8.5 · Excellent |
| August | 21°C | 13°C | 12 | 81 mm | 11.3 h | 77% | 8.9 · Excellent |
| September | 17°C | 10°C | 7.7 | 43 mm | 8.2 h | 81% | 8.8 · Excellent |
| October | 11°C | 5°C | 11.8 | 70 mm | 5.3 h | 85% | 4.3 · Poor |
| November | 6°C | 1°C | 10.2 | 50 mm | 2.5 h | 89% | 1.3 · Challenging |
| December | 2°C | -2°C | 13.3 | 53 mm | 1.3 h | 91% | 0.0 · Challenging |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best time to visit Stockholm is June & August–September, when daytime highs average around 22°C with about 9.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
June is the hottest month in Stockholm, with average highs of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Stockholm?
August is the rainiest month in Stockholm, with around 81 mm of rainfall over 12 rainy days.
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