Sweden Stockholm Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Stockholm is low
January is low for Stockholm.
Stockholm's lowest-season month. Museums + Michelin + Hotel d'Angleterre-equivalent stays are the right indoor activities.
Travel score
Stockholm January Weather Stats
Avg High
-1°C
Avg Low
-5°C
Rainy Days
10
40mm total
Sunshine
1h
Daily avg
Humidity
86%
humid
UV Index
0
Low
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 40
Sea Temp
2°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
17 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
-4°C
Nighttime
-10°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 40 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels 30-40% off summer rates
- Empty museums
- Possible aurora chance
- Frantzén easier to book
Cons
- -1/-5°C bitter cold
- Only 6h daylight
- Sunset 14:45
- Ice on sidewalks
January Events & Festivals
- New Year
- Winter sales
Stockholm in January — Full Picture
Stockholm's lowest-season month. Museums + Michelin + Hotel d'Angleterre-equivalent stays are the right indoor activities.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Subzero + dark. Heavy down coat, thermal base layer, scarf, waterproof boots, gloves.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?
Stockholm in January is low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in January?
Stockholm January averages a high of -1°C and a low of -5°C.
Does it rain much in Stockholm in January?
Stockholm January averages 40mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Stockholm in January?
Subzero + dark. Heavy down coat, thermal base layer, scarf, waterproof boots, gloves.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Stockholm in January?
Stockholm January sunrise is 08:45 and sunset is 14:55, with 6h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Stockholm in January?
Stockholm January air quality (AQI) averages 48, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 17μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Stockholm in January?
In January, Stockholm is great for Vasa + Skansen + ABBA museums, Royal Palace + City Hall, Fotografiska late-night.
Is January peak season in Stockholm?
Stockholm January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.