Month guide · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm in July
What July is really like in Stockholm: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 17.9 hours of daylight. Warmest month and peak tourist season; many Swedes are on holiday, so business hotels often discount while sights are busy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 17.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Stockholm: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs drop to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 03:57
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:50
- Daylight
- About 17.9 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Summer (June–August). Mild days in the low 20s, very long daylight, swimming, Midsummer and archipelago trips; the busiest season for sights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Stockholm, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Djurgården
ABBA The Museum
Use the code on your ticket to collect your recordings and performances online afterwards.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
Theme park · Djurgården
Gröna Lund
Ride the drop tower for a few seconds of the best view in Stockholm before the fall.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Museum · Djurgården
Junibacken
A children's museum built around the stories of Astrid Lindgren, with a story train that rides through scenes from her books, Pippi Longstocking's Villa Villekulla to climb around in, and play areas based on other Swedish children's characters.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 8 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Stockholm?
One of the best months to visit Stockholm. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
Stockholm in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Stockholm?
It is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Warmest month and peak tourist season; many Swedes are on holiday, so business hotels often discount while sights are busy.
+How warm is Stockholm in July?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in July?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.