Stockholm Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Stockholm, Sweden in January

🌡️ Avg high
-2°C
🌙 Avg low
-7°C
🌧️ Rainfall
~47 mm
📊 Warmth rank
#12 of 12

January in Stockholm at a glance

January in Stockholm is typically freezing, with average daytime highs around -2°C and nights near -7°C. It is usually the coldest month of the year in Stockholm.

Expect some rain: around 47 mm falls in Stockholm during January on average.

What to pack for Stockholm in January

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Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?

🧳 January is cold in Stockholm. City sightseeing works fine if you dress for it, but pack properly and expect short days.

If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Stockholm are usually May, June, July, August and September.

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FAQ

How hot is Stockholm in January?

In January, Stockholm averages a daytime high of about -2°C and a night-time low of around -7°C, based on recent historical data. That makes it the coldest month of the year there.

Does it rain in Stockholm in January?

Expect some rain: around 47 mm falls in Stockholm during January on average.

Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?

January is cold in Stockholm. City sightseeing works fine if you dress for it, but pack properly and expect short days. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Stockholm are usually May, June, July, August and September.