Sweden Capital
Best time to visit Stockholm
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Archipelago boat trips run fully from June to August.
See Stockholm on the globeStockholm month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 0°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 4°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Poor | 10°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| May | Good | 16°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Great | 20°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Midsommar |
| July | Good | 23°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| August | Mixed | 21°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| September | Mixed | 16°C | Wet | Moderate | Average | – |
| October | Poor | 10°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Poor | 5°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Mixed | 2°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Nobel Prize and Lucia |
Festivals, events and seasons in Stockholm
- June🎉 MidsommarMaypoles and herring, late June.
- December🎉 Nobel Prize and Lucia10 and 13 December.
Good to know
- Flights to Stockholm are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November. The catch: October is rainy.
- Crowds and prices peak in July–August, so book early.
- Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in January–February.
Stockholm is built across 14 islands.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
The best time to visit Stockholm is June. Archipelago boat trips run fully from June to August.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Stockholm?
Flights are usually cheapest in January–March and October–November, when demand is lowest.
When is Stockholm busiest?
Stockholm is busiest in July–August.
What is the weather like in Stockholm?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C, and January the coolest at 0°C. The wettest period is August–October.
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- Visby best in Jul–Aug
Nearby destinations
- Turku, Finland best in Jun–Jul
- Tallinn, Estonia best in Jun
- Helsinki, Finland best in Jun
- Oslo, Norway best in May–Jun
- Riga, Latvia best in Jun
- Skagen, Denmark best in Jul