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.
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What is the weather like in Stockholm in September?
Stockholm in September is mild and turning cooler, with a mean temperature of about 13 °C in SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.
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What is the weather like in Stockholm in July?
Stockholm in July is warm, with a mean temperature of about 19 °C in SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.
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What is the weather like in Stockholm in June?
Stockholm in June is mild to warm, with a mean temperature of about 16 °C in SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.
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What is the weather like in Sweden in May?
In May the normal mean temperature is about 11 °C in Stockholm, 12 °C in Lund and 4 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.
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What is the weather like in Sweden in April?
In April the normal mean temperature is about 6 °C in Stockholm, 8 °C in Lund and -2 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.
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What is the weather like in Sweden in March?
In March the normal mean temperature is about 2 °C in Stockholm, 3 °C in Lund and -7 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.
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How much does it rain in Gothenburg per year?
Gothenburg's normal precipitation for 1991–2020 is 912 mm a year, according to SMHI, clearly more than Stockholm's 546 mm and Malmö's 658 mm.
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What should you wear in Stockholm in winter?
In Stockholm in winter, wear a warm coat or jacket, a wool cap, mittens and sturdy shoes, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about -1 °C in January and February.
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What can you do in Uppsala when it rains?
In Uppsala, a rainy day suits Museum Gustavianum, the Museum of Evolution or Uppsala Art Museum, all listed by Destination Uppsala.
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What should I wear in Sweden in September?
In September, wear mild-weather clothes with a warm layer and rain gear, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 13 °C in Stockholm and about 14 °C in Gothenburg.
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What should I wear in Sweden in winter?
For winter in Sweden, pack a warm coat, wool cap, mittens and sturdy boots, because SMHI's January normal is about -1 °C in Stockholm and about -11 °C in Kiruna.
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What is the weather like on Gotland?
Gotland has mild winters and warm summers, with 1991–2020 mean temperatures of about 0 °C in January and about 17 °C in July at SMHI's Visby station.
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What is the weather like in Uppsala?
Uppsala has cold winters and warm summers, with a January mean of about -2 °C and a July mean of about 18 °C, according to SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.
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What is the weather like in Sweden in September?
In September the normal mean temperature is about 13 °C in Stockholm, 14 °C in Lund and 6 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.
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What is the weather like in Sweden in June?
In June the normal mean temperature is about 16 °C in Stockholm and Lund and 10 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.
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When is the best time to visit Norway and Sweden?
A trip to Norway and Sweden works from June to August for long days and midnight sun, and from September to late March for northern lights.