Stockholm weather in February
Temperature, sea and sunshine in February: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in February
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
What is the weather like in Stockholm in February?
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.
February compared
How the weather changes from January to March. Tap a month to open it.
| JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 22 | 31 |
| Day | 0° | 1° | 4° |
| Night | −4° | −4° | −2° |
| Sea | 3° | 2° | 2° |
| Sun | 2 h | 3 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 8 | 8 |
More details for February
- Daylight
- 9 h 12 min07:26 – 16:38
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %69 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in February
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Stockholm in February: quick answers
Is Stockholm hot in February?
No. In February, Stockholm is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C and nights drop to about −4 °C.
Can you swim in Stockholm in February?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in February the sea averages just 1.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Stockholm in February?
Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 33 mm.
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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)