Do you need a visa for Sweden with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Sweden without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Sweden?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 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 |
Plan your trip to Sweden
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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