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What should I wear in Sweden in summer?

July averages and what Visit Stockholm and Göteborg & Co say to pack.

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Short answer

In summer, pack light clothing, sunglasses and rain gear, because SMHI's July normal mean temperature is about 19 °C in Stockholm and about 18 °C in Gothenburg. Visit Stockholm suggests beachwear and says to bring an umbrella or raincoat for late July and early August.

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Why

  1. According to SMHI, the July normal (1991–2020) is 18.6 °C in Stockholm, 18.3 °C in Gothenburg and 18.2 °C in Malmö.
  2. According to SMHI, the average daily maximum in July is 23.5 °C in Stockholm and 22.4 °C in Gothenburg, and the average night minimum is 14.7 °C and 14.4 °C.
  3. Visit Stockholm suggests light clothing, sunglasses and beachwear, and Göteborg & Co lists beach wear for summer.

Details

Göteborg & Co says temperatures can rise to 30 degrees Celsius on a sunny day. Visit Stockholm says temperatures rarely creep over 30 °C, so summer in Stockholm is relatively mild.

Tip

Bring a thin extra layer for the evening and a raincoat or umbrella, even in July.

What may differ

The north is cooler: the July normal in Kiruna is 13.2 °C, with an average daily maximum of 17.9 °C and an average night minimum of 8.7 °C.

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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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