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What should I wear in Sweden in September?

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

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Short answer

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. Göteborg & Co lists an umbrella or raincoat for autumn.

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Why

  1. According to SMHI, the September normal (1991–2020) is 13.1 °C in Stockholm, 14.0 °C in Gothenburg and 14.2 °C in Malmö.
  2. According to Visit Stockholm, crisp autumn winds and rain make warm coats and scarves a necessity.
  3. According to Göteborg & Co, what to bring in autumn is an umbrella or raincoat.

Details

SMHI's October normal in Stockholm is 7.7 °C, against 13.1 °C in September, so the weather cools quickly through the autumn. Göteborg & Co says sea winds sweep into the city in autumn.

Tip

Pack layers you can add and remove, with a rain jacket or umbrella and a warm jumper for the evenings.

What may differ

In the north September is much cooler: the normal is 6.0 °C in Kiruna and 9.5 °C in Luleå.

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

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