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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.

  • What is the weather like in Stockholm?

    Stockholm has a cool climate, with winter months just below or around freezing and a July mean of about 19 °C, according to SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.

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  • How cold does it get in Sweden?

    In January the average temperature is 1–2 degrees above zero on many southern coasts, but the coldest valleys in inner Lappland average minus 15 degrees, according to SMHI.

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  • What is the average temperature in Sweden?

    The annual mean temperature in Sweden is between +7 and +9 degrees in the south and between 0 and minus 2 degrees in the north, according to SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.

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  • Does Sweden have daylight saving time?

    Yes, Sweden has summer time (daylight saving time): clocks go forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October.

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  • What is the weather like in Stockholm in October?

    Stockholm in October is cool, with a mean temperature of about 8 °C in SMHI's 1991–2020 normals.

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  • What time is sunset in Stockholm?

    In Stockholm the sun sets at about 2:55 pm in January and about 10:00 pm in July, according to Visit Sweden.

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  • What is the weather like in Sweden in August?

    In August the normal mean temperature is about 18 °C in Stockholm and Lund and 11 °C in Kiruna, according to SMHI.

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  • What can you do on a rainy day in Sweden?

    Rainy days in Sweden suit museums, indoor pools, saunas and cafés, such as the Nordic Museum and the National Museum of Science and Technology in Stockholm.

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  • When is the best time to visit Sweden?

    Sweden suits different trips at different times: summer runs from June to August, northern lights show from September to March, and Christmas markets are held in November and December.

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  • What is the climate of Sweden?

    Most of Sweden has a cold temperate climate with proper snowy winters, while Götaland and the southernmost part of Svealand are in the warm temperate zone.

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  • What is the weather like in Sweden?

    Most of Sweden has a cold temperate climate with proper snowy winters, and July averages about 18 degrees in Götaland and southern Svealand, according to SMHI.

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