City break

Stockholm weather in July

Temperature, sea and sunshine in July: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

85

Holiday weather in July

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – August

Air temperature21°CNight 15°
Sea temperature16.3°Ccold
Sunshine10hrs / dayof 17.9 h daylight
Rainy days11days / month65 mm

What is the weather like in Stockholm in July?

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.

July compared

How the weather changes from June to August. Tap a month to open it.

JuneJunJulyJulAugustAug
Score888582
Day19°21°20°
Night12°15°14°
Sea12°16°17°
Sun10 h10 h8 h
Rain days101111

More details for July

Daylight
17 h 56 min03:56 – 21:51
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
1 daydew point 18 °C or more
Wind
19 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
56 %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 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • 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 July

  • Wetsuit for longer swims
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Stockholm in July: quick answers

Is Stockholm hot in July?

Warm rather than hot: in July, daytime highs in Stockholm average 21 °C and nights cool to about 15 °C.

Can you swim in Stockholm in July?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in July the sea averages just 16.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Stockholm in July?

Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total.

Stockholm month by month

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)