Month guide · Stockholm · Sweden
Stockholm in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Crisp, often sunny early autumn; good for walking and the last archipelago trips, with business travel pushing up midweek rates.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Stockholm: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 12°C (54°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:09
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, colourful September and October, then dark, damp November with the first Christmas markets.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Stockholm, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Djurgården
Skansen
Take the funicular up from the Hazelius entrance and walk downhill through the park.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
Architecture · Kungsholmen
Stockholm City Hall
Completed in 1923, the red-brick City Hall on the water's edge hosts the Nobel Prize banquet in its Blue Hall each December.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- History
Gallery · Södermalm
Fotografiska
Stay late; it is open into the evening, and the café view is best at sunset.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
- After dark
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Gallery · Skeppsholmen
Moderna Museet
Sweden's museum of modern and contemporary art on the small island of Skeppsholmen holds major works by Picasso, Dalí, Matisse, Duchamp and Warhol, as well as Nordic artists.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 10°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Stockholm?
One of the best months to visit Stockholm. The other best months are May–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Stockholm?
It is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. Crisp, often sunny early autumn; good for walking and the last archipelago trips, with business travel pushing up midweek rates.
+How warm is Stockholm in September?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Stockholm in September?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.