The best time to visit Sweden
The best time to visit Sweden for warm, sunny weather is June to September, when its destinations average a Sunshine Score of 62/100 with daytime highs around 18°C / 64°F.
Sweden by month, averaged across 5 destinations from long-term climate normals — the best stretch is highlighted.
| Month | Sunshine Score | Avg day high | Rain | Sea | For a trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | -2° / 28°F | 63 mm | 1° | Poor |
| February | 0 | -1° / 30°F | 49 mm | 1° | Poor |
| March | 0 | 2° / 36°F | 45 mm | 2° | Poor |
| April | 5 | 7° / 45°F | 43 mm | 4° | Poor |
| May | 35 | 13° / 55°F | 56 mm | 10° | Mixed |
| June | 61 | 18° / 64°F | 72 mm | 17° | Very good |
| July | 74 | 21° / 70°F | 82 mm | 19° | Excellent |
| August | 68 | 19° / 66°F | 89 mm | 19° | Very good |
| September | 44 | 15° / 59°F | 71 mm | 17° | Good |
| October | 8 | 8° / 46°F | 78 mm | 11° | Poor |
| November | 0 | 3° / 37°F | 71 mm | 6° | Poor |
| December | 0 | 0° / 32°F | 71 mm | 2° | Poor |
When to go — and when to think twice
Best overall: June to September — Sweden's warmest, most reliable stretch (Sunshine Score 62/100, ~18°C / 64°F days). Hottest: July, ~21°C / 70°F. Wettest: August (89 mm) — pack for showers.
Where to base yourself for sunshine: Luleå (1,895 h/yr), Umeå (1,887 h/yr), Stockholm (1,710 h/yr). See every Sweden destination with a full climate card, or where it's sunny worldwide, month by month.