Sweden Stockholm Weather in December — Climate Guide
December in Stockholm is very-high
December is very-high for Stockholm.
Nobel Week + Christmas Markets + Lucia Day = Stockholm's most-magical (and most-expensive) season. Book hotels 2-3 months ahead.
Travel score
Stockholm December Weather Stats
Avg High
1°C
Avg Low
-3°C
Rainy Days
10
45mm total
Sunshine
1h
Daily avg
Humidity
88%
humid
UV Index
0
Low
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 40
Sea Temp
3°C
no swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
December Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
32 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
-2°C
Nighttime
-7°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 40 km/h
Activities Recommended for December
December Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Nobel Prize Week
- Christmas markets atmospheric
- Lucia Day candle processions
- New Year's Eve at City Hall
Cons
- 1/-3°C bitter cold
- Only 6h daylight (sunrise 08:45, sunset 14:45)
- Hotels at near-peak
- Snow/ice common
December Events & Festivals
- Nobel Prize Week (Dec 6-12) + Nobel Banquet (Dec 10)
- Christmas Markets at Stortorget + Skansen
- Lucia Day (Dec 13)
- New Year's Eve
Stockholm in December — Full Picture
Nobel Week + Christmas Markets + Lucia Day = Stockholm's most-magical (and most-expensive) season. Book hotels 2-3 months ahead.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Bitter cold + dark. Heavy down coat, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
9.3°C
1.7°C
8/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
21°C
12.7°C
9/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
10.3°C
5°C
10.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current0°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 December Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is December a good time to visit Stockholm?
Stockholm in December is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm December averages a high of 1°C and a low of -3°C.
Does it rain much in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm December averages 45mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Stockholm in December?
Bitter cold + dark. Heavy down coat, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm December sunrise is 08:45 and sunset is 14:45, with 6h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Stockholm in December?
Stockholm December air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Stockholm in December?
In December, Stockholm is great for Nobel Week, Christmas markets at Stortorget + Skansen, Lucia Day processions.
Is December peak season in Stockholm?
Stockholm December crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.