Stockholm at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 575 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Stockholm
Stockholm has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Stockholm is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Stockholm in October?
In October, Stockholm is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 21 min07:23 – 17:44
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %17 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %51 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Stockholm
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 11.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
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The sea temperature in Stockholm ranges from 1.9 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.7 and 18.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.0° | 1.2° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 1.9° | 0.5° | 3.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 1.9° | 0.5° | 3.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.4° | 2.2° | 4.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 7.0° | 5.9° | 7.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.2° | 10.7° | 14.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.3° | 14.8° | 17.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.2° | 15.7° | 18.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 14.3° | 13.1° | 15.7° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.4° | 9.3° | 11.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 7.3° | 6.3° | 8.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.9° | 3.5° | 6.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Stockholm
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.8 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Stockholm, 37 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Stockholm: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Stockholm has about 11 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 18 | 0° | −4° | 3.0° | 1.8 h | 10 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 1° | −4° | 1.9° | 3.4 h | 8 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 4° | −2° | 1.9° | 5.7 h | 8 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 9° | 2° | 3.4° | 7.9 h | 7 | 30 |
| MayMay | 72 | 14° | 7° | 7.0° | 9.3 h | 9 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 19° | 12° | 12.2° | 9.8 h | 10 | 57 |
| JulyJul | 85 | 21° | 15° | 16.3° | 9.5 h | 11 | 65 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 20° | 14° | 17.2° | 8.2 h | 11 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 70 | 16° | 11° | 14.3° | 6.1 h | 9 | 48 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 10° | 6° | 10.4° | 3.8 h | 11 | 57 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 5° | 2° | 7.3° | 2.0 h | 11 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 13 | 2° | −2° | 4.9° | 1.5 h | 12 | 53 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Stockholm
The best time to visit Stockholm is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is August with 65 mm.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Stockholm month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January0° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Stockholm is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 3.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 42 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in January22February1° · Sea 2° · 3 h
In February, Stockholm is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in February31March4° · Sea 2° · 6 h
In March, Stockholm is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 1.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in March46April9° · Sea 3° · 8 h
In April, Stockholm is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in April72May14° · Sea 7° · 9 h
In May, Stockholm is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 7.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in May88June19° · Sea 12° · 10 h
In June, Stockholm is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in June85July21° · Sea 16° · 10 h
In July, Stockholm is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 16.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in July82August20° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In August, Stockholm is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in August70September16° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In September, Stockholm is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in September26October10° · Sea 10° · 4 h
In October, Stockholm is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 10.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in October14November5° · Sea 7° · 2 h
In November, Stockholm is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in November13December2° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In December, Stockholm is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stockholm.
Stockholm in DecemberPlanning a trip to Stockholm
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 15 min
- Distance
- 1,450 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Stockholm
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best time to visit Stockholm is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Stockholm?
The sea temperature in Stockholm ranges from 1.9 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Stockholm in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.4 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Stockholm?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Stockholm?
Rain is most frequent in December; the wettest month is August with 65 mm. The driest month is April with 30 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stockholm get?
Stockholm gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.8 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Stockholm in?
Stockholm uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Stockholm?
A nonstop flight from London to Stockholm takes about 2 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,450 km.
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