Climate
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Daily highs °C | -0.7 | -0.6 | 3.0 | 8.6 | 15.7 | 20.7 | 21.9 | 20.4 | 15.1 | 9.9 | 4.5 | 1.1 |
| Nightly lows °C | -5.0 | -5.3 | -2.7 | 1.1 | 6.3 | 11.3 | 13.4 | 12.7 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 0.7 | -3.2 |
| Precipitation mm | 39 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 45 | 72 | 66 | 55 | 50 | 53 | 46 |
| Average conditions for Stockholm |
Despite its northern location, Stockholm has fairly mild temperatures throughout the year. As a result of its northerly latitude, the city sees a huge seasonal variation in sunlight, from more than 18 hours of daylight around midsummer, to approximately 6 hours of daylight in late December. Stockholm enjoys an average of nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. Average yearly precipitation is 539 mm 21.2", with July and August slightly the wettest months.
Throughout the summer, the average daily high temperatures reach 20-25°C 68-77°F, with lows of 12-15°C 54-59°F. However, summer heat waves are frequent and temperatures above 25°C+ 77°F+ are not uncommon. Autumn tends to be rather cool and often rainy; in October, average daily highs dip to approximately 10°C 50°F. In the winter months, from December through early March, average daily temperatures fall between -3 and 3°C 26-38°F. Milder periods occur, but so do cold spells with temperatures around -10°C 14°F. Snowfall can occur from late November to early April, but the amount of snowfall varies greatly from year to year and through the winter season. Deep snow cover throughout the winter is rather uncommon. Spring is the driest season, with average daily temperature reaching highs of 9°C 48°F in April and 16°C 61°F in May.
