Stockholm in January

Cold and dark; about 6 hours of light, snow some years.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatLong days, green; Djurgården is pleasant.
• JuneGreatNear-white nights; Midsummer closes shops around Jun 20–21.
• JulyGreatWarm; archipelago at its best; some places close for holiday.
• AugustGreatWarm evenings; crowds ease late in the month.

• StockholmHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °C), rain on about 9 days
• South and the big cities, Sweden · Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Gotlandcool

  Summers 20–25 °C (68–77 °F) with 18 h of light at midsummer in Stockholm; winters around 0 °C (32 °F), often grey, 6 h of daylight in December. The archipelago freezes some winters.Summers 68–77 °F (20–25 °C) with 18 h of light at midsummer in Stockholm; winters around 32 °F (0 °C), often grey, 6 h of daylight in December. The archipelago freezes some winters.

Crowds · Sweden overall

Low

Prices · Sweden overall

Low

Sweden overall: Cold and dark in the south; Lapland is deep winter with a few hours of blue light and good auroras.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Stockholm, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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