Stockholm in January
The weather in January
In January, Stockholm averages daytime highs of 1° and night-time lows of -4° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 42 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 56%.
Days are 1.5° cooler than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 3°, too cold for most swimmers.
January scores 22/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Stockholm. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:31 and sets at 15:24 local time, giving 6 h 52 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 106 minutes over the month.
Why 22/100?
How the score for January is builtBeach score this month: 14/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Stockholm this month
Åkersberga
Sweden's best in January
Strängnäs
Stockholm in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Stockholm?
January scores 22/100 for Stockholm, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 1°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Stockholm in January?
Daytime highs average 1°C and night-time lows -4°C in January.
Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in January?
Stockholm receives about 42 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Stockholm in January?
The sea averages 3°C in January, cold for most swimmers.