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What season is it in Sweden right now?

Calendar seasons, meteorological seasons and where to check.

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Short answer

By the calendar, autumn in Sweden runs from September to November and winter from December to February, but SMHI's meteorological seasons depend on the local temperature. SMHI's season map shows the current situation across the country, updated daily at about 20:00 Swedish standard time.

Seasons and weather in Sweden Illustration of a season wheel with snow, a birch leaf, sun and rain around a red Swedish cottage

Why

  1. According to SMHI, the calendar definition counts spring as March to May, summer as June to August, autumn as September to November and winter as December to February.
  2. According to SMHI, the meteorological definition uses the daily mean temperature: winter 0.0 °C or lower, summer 10.0 °C or higher, and spring and autumn in between.
  3. According to SMHI, the calendar definition would bring spring at the same time in the far north and the far south, which does not match what is seen in nature.

Details

A season counts as arrived after five days in a row with the matching temperature, and spring after seven days, according to SMHI. The season map shows only the current situation, not the arrival dates of the seasons. SMHI says which definition suits best depends on the context.

Tip

Open SMHI's season map to see which season applies at your place today.

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Sources

Information checked on 27 October 2026.

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