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Best time to visit Stockholm: month by month
Short answer
May to September is best, with highs of about 15–22°C and very long days; around midsummer it barely gets dark. Winter is cold and dark, with about 6 hours of daylight in December, but has Christmas markets and Lucia. Summer is the busiest season for visitors.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C | -3°C | 13 | low |
| Feb | 2°C | -4°C | 8 | low |
| Mar | 6°C | -3°C | 7 | low |
| Apr | 9°C | -1°C | 6 | medium |
| May | 15°C | 5°C | 10 | medium |
| Jun | 22°C | 11°C | 11 | high |
| Jul | 22°C | 13°C | 12 | very high |
| Aug | 21°C | 13°C | 15 | high |
| Sep | 16°C | 9°C | 7 | medium |
| Oct | 11°C | 5°C | 11 | medium |
| Nov | 5°C | 1°C | 9 | low |
| Dec | 0°C | -5°C | 11 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of 6–15°C and lows below freezing in March; light returns fast, and May is fresh and green.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of 21–22°C, lows of 11–13°C and 11–15 rainy days a month; very long days and swimming in the city.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September is 16°C and pleasant; by November highs drop to 5°C and days shorten sharply.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of 0–2°C and lows of -5 to -3°C; dark and cold, with Christmas markets in December.
Events worth planning around
- Midsummer (the weekend around 20–24 June), when many locals leave for the countryside.
- Nobel Prize ceremonies (10 December).
- Lucia celebrations (13 December).
- Christmas markets, including in Gamla Stan and at Skansen (December).
When to avoid
November to February is cold and dark, which suits Christmas lovers but not sightseeing. Midsummer weekend can feel quiet in the city, as many shops and restaurants close.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Stockholm?
June to August for long days and warmth (about 21–22°C); May and September for fewer visitors.
When are the days longest?
Around midsummer in late June, with about 18 hours of daylight.
Is Stockholm worth visiting in winter?
For Christmas markets and Lucia, yes, but expect cold and only about 6 hours of daylight in December.