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What should you wear in Stockholm in winter?

A warm coat, hat, mittens and the right shoes for snow and slush.

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Short answer

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. Visit Stockholm also mentions long johns and says to be prepared for snowfall in January or February.

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Why

  1. According to SMHI, the normal mean temperature (1991–2020) in Stockholm is -0.9 °C in January and -1.0 °C in February.
  2. According to SMHI, the December normal in Stockholm is 0.6 °C, so winter clothing is useful from the start of the month.
  3. Visit Stockholm advises a warm coat or jacket, a wool cap and warm mittens, and says sneakers can be destroyed by snow and slush.

Details

Visit Stockholm says to pack for snow, but not for an Arctic expedition. A mean near -1 °C describes the whole day, so daytime is warmer and nights are colder.

Tip

Wear sturdy shoes with a good sole instead of sneakers, because Visit Stockholm warns that snow and slush can destroy them.

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This answer is for reference only. Weather varies from year to year, so check the SMHI forecast before you travel.

What to take seasonally to Sweden

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