Stockholm weather in December

December in Stockholm: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Stockholm · #555 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 35/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Stockholm climate normals — December

Daytime high2°C / 35°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall55 mm / 2.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine1 h/day
Daylight6.2 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall12.9 cm / 5.1 in
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Stockholm in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Stockholm?
December in Stockholm: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Stockholm on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
What is the weather like in Stockholm in December?
In December, Stockholm averages a daily high of 1.6°C and a low of -1.6°C, with about 54.7 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
Does it snow in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm sees roughly 12.9 cm of snowfall in December.

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