Stockholm in August
Still warm, with the city filling back up.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is one of the best months to visit Stockholm.
August keeps the warm weather of July while the city fills back in as locals return from holiday, making for a livelier atmosphere in restaurants and on the water.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 14–22°C
- Still warm, with daylight shortening noticeably by month’s end
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high, as locals return from holiday and tourism peaks
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high
+Warm weather + the city returning to its normal rhythm
–Crowds and prices rise from July
My tip for August
Book popular waterfront restaurants ahead, particularly on weekends as Stockholmers return to the city.
- Warm weather
- Archipelago
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
3rd of 12 overall in Stockholm, 2nd for weather, 10th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather
Weather in Stockholm in August
In August Stockholm averages a high of 22°C (72°F) and a low of 14°C (57°F), with about 66 mm of rain or snow. The warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 22°C
- 72°F
- Average low
- 14°C
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 66 mm
Climate data: SMHI Open Data. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Stockholm in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Stockholm?
- August is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Stockholm overall (2 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Warm weather + the city returning to its normal rhythm. The main downside: Crowds and prices rise from July.
- What is the weather like in Stockholm in August?
- Average highs are around 22°C and lows around 14°C. Expect about 66 mm of rain or snow. Still warm, with daylight shortening noticeably by month’s end. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Stockholm crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high, as locals return from holiday and tourism peaks. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Stockholm in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate–high. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Stockholm?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (August ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Warm weather + the city returning to its normal rhythm
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