Month guide · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 18.6 hours of daylight. Near-endless daylight and the start of the archipelago season; the city empties at Midsummer as locals head to the islands.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 18.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Stockholm: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with May (17°C (63°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 03:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:05
- Daylight
- About 18.6 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- National Day of Sweden — celebrations at Skansen (6 June)
- Midsummer's Eve — maypole dancing at Skansen and across the islands (the Friday between 19 and 25 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Viewpoint · Södermalm
Monteliusvägen and Skinnarviksberget
A cliff-top footpath of about 500 metres on northern Södermalm looks over Riddarfjärden to the City Hall and Gamla Stan.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Garden · Lidingö
Millesgården
Visit on a sunny day; the sculptures are set against the sky and water and are best seen in good light.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Gamla Stan
Gamla Stan and Stortorget
Stockholm grew from this island in the 13th century.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Museum · Djurgården
Vasa Museum
Arrive at opening or in the last hours of the day in summer, and watch the short film first for context.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 12°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 June a good time to visit Stockholm?
One of the best months to visit Stockholm, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Stockholm?
It is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Near-endless daylight and the start of the archipelago season; the city empties at Midsummer as locals head to the islands.
+How warm is Stockholm in June?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in June?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.