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What should I wear in Sweden in June?

June averages for Stockholm, Gothenburg and the north, and what to pack.

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Short answer

In June, bring light clothing and a warmer layer for evenings, because SMHI's normal mean is about 16 °C in Stockholm and Gothenburg and nights average about 12 °C. Visit Stockholm suggests light clothing and sunglasses for summer.

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Why

  1. According to SMHI, the June normal (1991–2020) is 15.7 °C in Stockholm, 15.7 °C in Gothenburg and 15.7 °C in Malmö.
  2. According to SMHI, the average daily maximum in June is 20.5 °C in Stockholm and 20.0 °C in Gothenburg.
  3. According to SMHI, the average night minimum in June is 11.6 °C in Stockholm and 11.9 °C in Gothenburg.

Details

June is cooler than July: SMHI's July normal is 18.6 °C in Stockholm, against 15.7 °C in June. Visit Stockholm lists light clothing, sunglasses and beachwear for summer.

Tip

Pack for a warm afternoon of about 20 °C and a cool evening of about 12 °C.

What may differ

In the north June is much cooler: the normal is 9.9 °C in Kiruna and 13.1 °C in Luleå.

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Sources

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

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