Stockholm
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Stockholm month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Stockholm are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -4°C), and August the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.9 | -3.7 | 48 | 2.2 |
| February | 2.0 | -3.5 | 34 | 4.1 |
| March | 5.4 | -1.9 | 37 | 6.8 |
| April | 9.8 | 0.7 | 30 | 9.7 |
| May | 15.8 | 5.7 | 47 | 12.5 |
| June | 21.1 | 11.4 | 60 | 14.3 |
| July | 22.2 | 13.4 | 65 | 13.7 |
| August | 21.0 | 12.9 | 77 | 11.3 |
| September | 16.9 | 9.9 | 48 | 8.5 |
| October | 10.6 | 5.2 | 66 | 5.1 |
| November | 5.2 | 1.2 | 47 | 2.7 |
| December | 2.2 | -1.8 | 47 | 1.6 |
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People and places shaping Stockholm
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Research updated Sunday, November 1, 2026Past and future events in Stockholm
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Previously
- Documented history · 1252
The earliest written mention of the name Stockholm dates from 1252, by which time the mines in Bergslagen made it an important site in the iron trade.
- Documented history · 1187
According to Erik's Chronicle the city is said to have been founded by Birger Jarl to protect Sweden from sea invasions made by Karelians after the pillage of Sigtuna on Lake Mälaren in the summer of 1187.
- Documented history · 1436
Stockholm's oldest preserved charter, the Letter of Privilege from the Privy Council (Riksrådets privilegiebrev), was issued by the Privy Council of Sweden on 1 May 1436 as a reward for the city's loyalty and service to the realm.
- Documented history · 1520
The union monarch Christian II was able to enter the city in 1520 and on 8 November of that year, a massacre of opposition figures called the Stockholm Bloodbath took place and set off further uprisings that eventually led to the breakup of the Kalmar Union with the reattainment
- Foundation of Stockholm
Founded as a city in 1252 by Swedish statesman Birger Jarl.
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01 · OverviewStockholm, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Stockholm took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Stockholm
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Stockholm
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Stockholm
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Stockholm
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Stockholm
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Stockholm
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01 · Q&AWhere is Stockholm located and what are its coordinates?
Stockholm is situated in Sweden at geographic coordinates 59.3294, 18.0687, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Stockholm?
Stockholm has a recorded population of approximately 1,515,017 and observes the Europe/Stockholm time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Stockholm?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Stockholm include SV-SE, SE, SMA, FI-SE, with SEK used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Stockholm?
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