Best time to visit Sweden
The best time to visit Sweden is June to August, when its 2 destinations average 94/100 for climate comfort — December is the weakest month, at 39/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 2 Sweden destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Sweden climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43 | 2.8°C | 56 mm | Gothenburg 45 |
| February | 49 | 3.4°C | 60 mm | Gothenburg 50 |
| March | 61 | 5.8°C | 54 mm | Gothenburg 63 |
| April | 76 | 10°C | 27 mm | Gothenburg 77 |
| May | 80 | 14.1°C | 72 mm | Gothenburg 80 |
| June | 94 | 20.8°C | 57 mm | Stockholm 94 |
| July | 89 | 20.5°C | 110 mm | Stockholm 91 |
| August | 88 | 20.3°C | 103 mm | Stockholm 88 |
| September | 82 | 16.4°C | 64 mm | Stockholm 83 |
| October | 66 | 11.1°C | 89 mm | Gothenburg 66 |
| November | 54 | 6.4°C | 57 mm | Gothenburg 55 |
| December | 39 | 2.4°C | 62 mm | Gothenburg 41 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Sweden destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 2 destinations in Sweden
Sweden — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Sweden?
- June to August. Across Sweden's 2 destinations, June averages 94/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 20.8°C and 57 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Sweden?
- December, averaging 39/100 — mean highs of 2.4°C and 62 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Sweden?
- June, with mean daily highs of 20.8°C averaged across 2 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Sweden?
- July, averaging 110 mm of rain.