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Stockholm in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Stockholm in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Stockholm, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Stockholm in December 2024

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
Stockholm in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +2°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 3 rainy days with an average precipitation of 24 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Stockholm;

Average weather

☀️
+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-23°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stockholm has OK weather in December.

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Is Stockholm warm or cold in December?

Stockholm is typically cool in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +5°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +1°C to -3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

December is one of the coolest months in Stockholm, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Stockholm in December

Stockholm weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+5°C+2°C0°C
Min. temperature
-14°C-23°C-26°C
Max. temperature
+15°C+13°C+11°C
Rainfall
34 mm22 mm14 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
86%86%85%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
202223
Rainy days
532
Snowy days
233

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +5°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +2°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 34 mm to 22 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Stockholm in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Stockholm is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Stockholm based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Stockholm wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 70 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Stockholm based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 10%, for a monthly total of around 16 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Stockholm.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Stockholm?

This is the weather in Stockholm in December 2023:
1 December
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+3°C
2 December
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+2°C
3 December
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0°C
4 December
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-1°C
5 December
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-1°C
6 December
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-1°C
7 December
☀️
-4°C
8 December
☁️
-6°C
9 December
🌨️
-4°C
10 December
☁️
-3°C
11 December
☁️
-5°C
12 December
☁️
-3°C
13 December
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-4°C
14 December
🌨️
-5°C
15 December
☀️
-8°C
16 December
☁️
-9°C
17 December
☁️
-1°C
18 December
☁️
+3°C
19 December
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+2°C
20 December
☁️
+5°C
21 December
☁️
+6°C
22 December
☁️
+4°C
23 December
☀️
+3°C
24 December
☀️
-4°C
25 December
☁️
+1°C
26 December
☁️
+3°C
27 December
☀️
+3°C
28 December
☀️
+1°C
29 December
🌧️
+6°C
30 December
☁️
+5°C
31 December
☁️
+6°C
In December 2023 Stockholm had 8 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +6°C and a minimum of -9°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 77%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Stockholm climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Stockholm in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (-3°C) and the highest in 2006 (+7°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stockholm in December:

Is December a good time to visit Stockholm?

It’s always a good time to visit Stockholm, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Stockholm in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Stockholm rainy in December?

Stockholm is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Stockholm in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stockholm in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Stockholm

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Stockholm, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.