Best time to visit Sweden

The climate in Sweden through the year

When to go

Sweden scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June and July, with an average of 69 out of 100 in June across the 13 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in June range from 15°C in Kiruna to 23°C in Malmö. May and August–September are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in January (15), with daytime highs from −10°C to 3°C.

Where in the country

In June, the highest scores are in Kneippbyn (77), Stockholm (75) and Uppsala (75), while Kiruna scores 40. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• June: Stockholm, Malmö, Uppsala, Linköping, Örebro and 5 more
• July: Gothenburg, Kiruna and Umeå

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Malmö is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 14°C) and Kiruna the coolest (3°C). Gothenburg gets the most precipitation, about 870 mm a year, and Stockholm the least, about 500 mm. The warmest sea is at Jönköping: 20°C in July.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Sweden averages 65 or more in these months:

• City break: May–July. Best in June: Stockholm (75), Uppsala (75) and Sollentuna (74)
• Hiking: April–June. Best in June: Kneippbyn (76), Stockholm (72) and Uppsala (71)
• Skiing: January–March. Deepest snow in January: Björkliden (about 80 cm), Kittelfjäll (about 70 cm) and Ramundberget (about 50 cm)