Month guide · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm in February
What February is really like in Stockholm: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Holger Ellgaard, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 2°C (36°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 9.1 hours of daylight. Often the snowiest month, with crisp clear days and lakes that may freeze for skating; semla buns fill the bakeries.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 2°C (36°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 2°C (36°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Stockholm: days average 2°C (36°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (1°C (34°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 5°C (41°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:23
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 16:41
- Daylight
- About 9.1 hours
- Sea
- 2°C (36°F)
Winter (December–February). Short days, frost and occasional snow, brightened by Lucia, Christmas markets and cosy cafés; low prices after New Year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Semla day — Shrove Tuesday, when cream buns sell by the thousand (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Norrmalm
Nationalmuseum
Sweden's national museum of art and design reopened in 2018 after a major renovation.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Djurgården
Junibacken
Ride the story train first, then let children loose in Villa Villekulla.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Experience · Norrmalm
Metro art
Most of Stockholm's metro stations are decorated with art, earning the network its reputation as a long underground gallery.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Architecture · Vasastan
Stockholm Public Library
Stand in the middle of the rotunda and look up; then explore the surrounding Observatorielunden park.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 2°C, lows near -3°C and 7 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Stockholm?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Stockholm in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Stockholm?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Often the snowiest month, with crisp clear days and lakes that may freeze for skating; semla buns fill the bakeries.
+How warm is Stockholm in February?
Average highs are around 2°C (36°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.