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 high2°C / 35°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall47 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-2°C / 29°F
Sunshine2 h/day
Daylight7 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall16.2 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.

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