Sweden
Weather locations in Sweden
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Sweden illustrated weather map
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Climate of Sweden
Country climate guideSweden stretches from about 55 °N to beyond 69 °N, and this distance covers most of its climate story: the south is temperate, the centre continental, and the north subarctic with long, cold winters. Stockholm averages about -3 °C in January and roughly 17 °C in July, with annual rainfall near 500 millimetres. In the north snow stays on the ground much of the year, and above the Arctic Circle the sun does not set in midsummer.
Main climate types
Three zones are recognised. A mild temperate maritime climate covers the far south, Skåne, where rain falls all year and winters stay mild. A continental climate covers the middle of the country, with warm summers and cold winters. A subarctic climate covers Norrland, where the snow season runs from November to March and temperatures in the interior can stay below -20 °C for weeks. The west coast is warmer in winter than inland at the same latitude, because of the North Atlantic Current.
Temperatures
Monthly means in Stockholm run from about -3 °C in January to about 18 °C in July, and southern Sweden is comparable or slightly milder. In the north, January means are around -12 °C inland, with lows reaching -30 °C on the coldest nights, while July means are only about 12 °C to 15 °C. Lake and sea ice form in the Gulf of Bothnia in most winters.
Rainfall
Annual totals are moderate, from about 400 to 500 millimetres over much of the country to more than 800 millimetres on the west coast, where the North Atlantic systems deliver most of their rain in autumn and winter. Snow accounts for a large share of precipitation in the north and interior during winter, and thunderstorms are concentrated in summer. Late summer is usually the wettest season in the south.
When to go
Late June and early July is high summer, with long days and the country's outdoor culture at its best, although accommodation books up months ahead. August and early September are warmer, drier and good for hiking. Winter, from January to March, is the season for downhill skiing in Norrland and for the winter activities of Lapland.