Weather in Sweden

The weather in Sweden varies from north to south. Despite the country's northerly location, Sweden is generally temperate due to the warm offshore Gulf Stream currents. Sweden has three different climatic zones: the south has an oceanic climate, the centre has a humid continental climate, and the north has a subarctic climate.

Summers in the south and centre of Sweden are warm and pleasant, with average high temperatures ranging between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C). In the winter, temperatures in these regions average between 25°F and 36°F (-4°C and 2°C).

In the north, it is substantially colder, with short, cool summers and long, snowy winters. Temperatures frequently drop below freezing between September and May. Fortunately, with the biting cold comes plenty of beautiful powder, which makes for excellent skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and other snow sports.

Rain is possible in Sweden at any time of the year, but it is most common in late summer. The country's southwest receives the most rain, so we recommend keeping an umbrella in your bag if you are moving to a southwest city. 

The best time to visit Sweden is in the summer, from June to August, when the days are long and warm, and the open-air museums and restaurants are open. As summer is the busiest and most expensive time to visit Sweden, some travellers prefer to go in the spring or autumn, which are both pleasant seasons and far less crowded.