Stockholm Weather

Stockholm weather - Warm sunny summers
The weather in Stockholm is a lot better than most people think. The Stockholm climate is shielded from the worst of the Atlantic by the mountains of Norway. Summer weather in Stockholm is very pleasant, with long hours of sunshine and perfect temperatures for relaxed sightseeing. Summer weather in Stockholm compares favourably with cities like Amsterdam and Berlin. Rainfall is relatively low all year round. Thanks to the city’s northern location, Stockholm enjoys incredibly long days in the summer months. There are an amazing 11 sunshine hours a day in Stockholm in June and an average of 7 hours a day as early as April and as late as September. Summer weather in Stockholm avoids the extremes of southern cities like Madrid, Seville and Rome. Average temperatures in Stockholm during the summer months are around 20ºC, making for very pleasant walking and sightseeing. Summer evenings are beautifully light and enjoy mild temperatures.

Stockholm weather - Consider May, June and September
The most popular time for a Stockholm city break is undeniably the summer, when the city has a relaxed, festive atmosphere and the days are incredibly long. However, many residents would say the best time to visit Stockholm is late spring or early autumn when the light is wonderful and there are far fewer holidaymakers. May sees average high temperatures of 14ºC and a lovely 9 hours of sunshine a day, while September averages 15ºC and 6 hours of sun.

Stockholm weather - Winter snow
Winter weather in Stockholm is another thing entirely! Average temperatures are around 0ºC in the depths of January and February and the days are very short. Stockholm winter weather does have certain charms. People go skating on the frozen lakes and waterways and the Old Town looks picturesque in the snow. If you wish to see Stockholm in the snow you should visit between December and March. Wrap up warm and enjoy the atmosphere!

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