Sweden Stockholm Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Stockholm is very-high
August is very-high for Stockholm.
Sea-temp peaks at 17°C. Crayfish parties (Aug-Sep) are a unique Swedish tradition. Stockholm Pride is the cultural highlight.
Travel score
Stockholm August Weather Stats
Avg High
21°C
Avg Low
13°C
Rainy Days
10
65mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
17°C
swimming possible (warmest)
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
14 μg/m³
PM10
25 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
21°C
Nighttime
13°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Sea-temp 17°C warmest
- Crayfish parties
- Stockholm Pride
- Korean Liberation Day usable
Cons
- Hotel rates near July peak
- Rain 10 days/month
- Liberation Day airfare spike
August Events & Festivals
- Stockholm Pride
- Crayfish parties (kräftskiva, August tradition)
- Korean Liberation Day
Stockholm in August — Full Picture
Sea-temp peaks at 17°C. Crayfish parties (Aug-Sep) are a unique Swedish tradition. Stockholm Pride is the cultural highlight.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Like July. Sea-temp warmest.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
9.3°C
1.7°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current21°C
12.7°C
9/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
10.3°C
5°C
10.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
0°C
-4.3°C
9.3/mo
Stockholm Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1° | -5° | 10d·40mm | 1h | 86% | 0 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 0° | -5° | 8d·30mm | 2h | 84% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -2° | 9d·30mm | 4h | 78% | 2 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 9° | 1° | 8d·30mm | 6h | 72% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 15° | 6° | 7d·30mm | 9h | 65% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 20° | 11° | 8d·45mm | 10h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 22° | 14° | 9d·60mm | 9h | 67% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 21° | 13° | 10d·65mm | 7h | 70% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
| 16° | 9° | 10d·55mm | 5h | 76% | 3 | Busy | Peak | |
| 10° | 5° | 11d·50mm | 3h | 82% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 5° | 1° | 11d·55mm | 1h | 87% | 1 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| December (Best) | 1° | -3° | 10d·45mm | 1h | 88% | 0 | Very busy | Peak |
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Stockholm August Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is August a good time to visit Stockholm?
Stockholm in August is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in August?
Stockholm August averages a high of 21°C and a low of 13°C.
Does it rain much in Stockholm in August?
Stockholm August averages 65mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Stockholm in August?
Like July. Sea-temp warmest.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Stockholm in August?
Stockholm August sunrise is 05:00 and sunset is 21:00, with 16h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Stockholm in August?
Stockholm August air quality (AQI) averages 42, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 14μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Stockholm in August?
In August, Stockholm is great for Archipelago, Vasa + ABBA + Skansen, Stockholm Pride.
Is August peak season in Stockholm?
Stockholm August crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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