Climate in Stockholm — Annual Weather Overview
Stockholm has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is June (average high 22.3°C) and the coolest is December (0.8°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 21.5°C swing between June highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 664mm. August is the wettest month at 90.6mm, while April averages just 26.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.7 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 10.2°C, 142mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 21.8°C, 231mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 11.1°C, 149mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 1.9°C, 143mm rain.
Stockholm — Monthly Temperatures
Stockholm — Monthly Rainfall
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Stockholm weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5°C | -2.0°C | 57.1mm | 2.1h | 11 | 8/10 |
| February | 2.5°C | -3.5°C | 36.7mm | 4.4h | 8 | 8/10 |
| March | 5.9°C | -2.3°C | 43.0mm | 7.4h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 9.7°C | -0.2°C | 26.2mm | 10.4h | 6 | 10/10 |
| May | 14.9°C | 4.7°C | 72.8mm | 11.8h | 10 | 10/10 |
| June | 22.3°C | 11.5°C | 62.9mm | 15.1h | 9 | 10/10 |
| July | 21.8°C | 13.1°C | 77.1mm | 13.7h | 12 | 10/10 |
| August | 21.3°C | 12.9°C | 90.6mm | 11.0h | 12 | 10/10 |
| September | 16.5°C | 9.4°C | 35.1mm | 8.0h | 6 | 10/10 |
| October | 11.1°C | 5.5°C | 66.7mm | 5.2h | 13 | 10/10 |
| November | 5.7°C | 1.5°C | 47.2mm | 2.3h | 10 | 10/10 |
| December | 0.8°C | -3.5°C | 48.9mm | 1.3h | 13 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Stockholm have?
Stockholm has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from 0.8°C in December to 22.3°C in June.
What is the hottest month in Stockholm?
June is the hottest month in Stockholm, with average highs of 22.3°C and lows of 11.5°C.
What is the coldest month in Stockholm?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of 0.8°C and lows of -3.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Stockholm?
August is the wettest month, averaging 90.6mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Stockholm get per year?
Stockholm receives around 664mm of rain per year. The driest month is April (26.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best time to visit Stockholm is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.