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Climate & seasons

When to go to Sweden?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • May
  • June

Avoid

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • November
  • December
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High -1° 0° 5° 9° 15° 20° 21° 19° 15° 9° 3° -1°
Rain (mm) 75 45 35 41 56 78 136 109 90 77 53 55
Hiking & nature Hiking & nature May Hiking & nature June Hiking & nature August Hiking & nature September
City sightseeing City sightseeing May City sightseeing June City sightseeing July City sightseeing August City sightseeing September
Winter sports Winter sports January Winter sports February Winter sports March Winter sports November Winter sports December

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Hiking & nature

    Mild temperatures, stable conditions.

  • City sightseeing

    Pedestrian-friendly most of the year.

  • Winter sports

    Cold enough for snow and festive atmosphere.

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Before you go to Sweden

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types C F

Drive on the right

Emergency numbers

112
Emergency

Tipping

Tipping isn't expected in Sweden, service is included; rounding up the bill is still a nice gesture.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. All Saints' Day
  2. Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Day
  4. St. Stephen's Day
  5. New Year's Eve
  6. New Year's Day

In depth

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