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Weather, seasons and when to go

Sweden stretches from mild Skåne to Arctic Lapland, so the right month depends on where you go and what you want to see. Weather, daylight, prices and packing by season.

  • Which weather apps do people use in Sweden?

    Two weather apps with official information behind them are SMHI väder, from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute, and Yr, run by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.

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  • When does daylight saving time end in Sweden?

    Summer time in Sweden ends on the last Sunday in October, which in 2026 was 25 October, when clocks went back from 03:00 to 02:00.

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  • What should I wear in Gothenburg?

    What to wear in Gothenburg depends on the month, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 1 °C in January and about 18 °C in July.

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  • What should I wear in Sweden in March?

    In March, wear a warm jacket and scarf, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 2 °C in Stockholm and about 3 °C in Gothenburg.

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  • What should I wear in Sweden in November?

    In November, wear a warm coat and scarf, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 4 °C in Stockholm and about 5 °C in Gothenburg.

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  • Is it always dark in Sweden in winter (polar night)?

    No, in Stockholm the sun is up from 8:47 am to 2:55 pm in January, and polar night, with no sunrise at all, only occurs in the far north.

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  • How many hours of daylight does Sweden get in December?

    Stockholm has about 6 hours of daylight in mid-December, with the sun up from 8:34 am to 2:48 pm on 11 December 2025, according to timeanddate.

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  • What is the weather like in Sweden in February?

    In February the normal mean temperature is about -1 °C in Stockholm, 1 °C in Lund and -11 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.

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  • What is the weather like in Sweden in January?

    In January the normal mean temperature is about -1 °C in Stockholm, 1 °C in Lund and -11 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.

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  • How many seasons does Sweden have?

    Sweden has four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, which SMHI defines either by calendar months or by the local daily mean temperature.

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  • What is the highest temperature ever recorded in Sweden?

    The highest temperature ever recorded in Sweden is 38 degrees, measured at Målilla in Småland on 29 June 1947 and at Ultuna near Uppsala on 9 July 1933, according to SMHI.

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  • What should I wear in Sweden in May?

    In May, a light jacket or sweater is good enough in Stockholm, according to Visit Stockholm, and SMHI's normal mean temperature there is about 11 °C.

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  • What should I wear in Sweden in August?

    In August, pack light summer clothing and rain gear, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 18 °C in Stockholm and Gothenburg and the average night minimum is about 14 °C.

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  • What should I wear in Sweden in October?

    In October, wear a warm coat and scarf, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 8 °C in Stockholm and about 9 °C in Gothenburg.

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  • What is the sea temperature in Gothenburg?

    Sea surface temperature in Sweden ranges from just below freezing to about 25 degrees over the year, and SMHI says the west coast cools less in winter than the north and east.

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  • What is the weather like in Stockholm in November?

    Stockholm in November is cold, with a mean temperature of about 4 °C in SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.

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