Best time to visit Sweden in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Sweden — the country-average travel-comfort score is 34/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in Sweden in January
Typical weather across Sweden in January: average high 2.5°C, low -1.9°C, about 78.4 mm of rain, and 2.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sweden's cities, Stockholm has the best weather in January (score 35/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Sweden avg | Best city (Stockholm) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 34 | 35 |
| High / Low | 2.5° / -1.9° | 1.7° / -3° |
| Precipitation | 78.4 mm | 276.2 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 2.4 | 2 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Sweden. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sweden.
When to visit Sweden in other months
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