SeasonMapSweden in January
January is Sweden's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 6 destinations average 42/100, led by Åre at 83 — -8°C and 13 rainy days — while Gothenburg is warmer at 0°C and scores 39.
#12 of 12 months for Sweden · 6 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Sweden in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Åre | Ski resort | -8°C | 69 mm · 13 days | 83 tier A | Yes |
| 2 | Malmö | City | 0°C | 62 mm · 12 days | 41 tier F | — |
| 3 | Gothenburg | City | 0°C | 80 mm · 13 days | 39 tier F | — |
| 4 | Stockholm | City | -3°C | 45 mm · 9 days | 34 tier F | — |
| 5 | Visby | Island | -3°C | 45 mm · 12 days | 30 tier F | — |
| 6 | Kiruna | City | -14°C | 28 mm · 8 days | 24 tier F | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Sweden in January
- Goteborg Film Festival · Gothenburg · 24 Jan – 5 Feb (usually)
- Kiruna Snow Festival · Kiruna · 20 Jan – 5 Feb (usually)
- Aurora season · Kiruna · 1 Sep – 5 Apr (usually)