The weather in Stockholm is influenced by its Baltic climate and moderately continental conditions. The city, undeniably, gets bitterly cold during winter. In the coldest months, between December and February, average temperatures range from about 14°F (-10°C) to 30°F (-1°C), and the mercury has been known to drop as low as -4°F (-20°C).

Fortunately, with the biting cold comes plenty of beautiful powder, which makes for excellent skiing, snowboarding, sledging, and other snow sports. Most snowfall usually occurs from January to March.

To make up for the crisp winters, the summer months are rather mild and pleasant. Average temperatures between June and August range from 55°F (13°C) to 77°F (25°C), occasionally reaching highs of 86°F (30°C). Summers are ideal for enjoying Stockholm’s slew of green spaces, paddling around its beautiful islands, or exploring the many hiking trails surrounding the city.

Rainfall can occur throughout the year, although the summer months of July and August tend to be the wettest. Stockholm receives about 18 hours of daylight in midsummer and only six hours in midwinter.

 

Further reading

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