Stockholm weather in January
January in Stockholm: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Stockholm · #539 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Stockholm climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 2°C / 35°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 cm / 6.4 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?
- January in Stockholm: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Stockholm on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Stockholm in January?
- In January, Stockholm averages a daily high of 1.8°C and a low of -1.7°C, with about 46.5 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Stockholm in January?
- Stockholm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in January.
- Does it snow in Stockholm in January?
- Stockholm sees roughly 16.2 cm of snowfall in January.