Stockholm in July
Warmest month, and when many locals are away.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a reasonable month in Stockholm — with trade-offs.
July is Stockholm’s warmest month, ideal for the archipelago and open-air museums like Skansen, though many Swedes take their own summer holidays, so some smaller restaurants and shops run reduced hours or close.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 15–24°C
- Stockholm’s warmest month, with long, bright days
- Crowds
- Moderate–High
- Moderate–high, with a distinctly relaxed, quieter local pace
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate–high
+Stockholm’s warmest weather
–Many locals are on holiday, and some businesses close
My tip for July
Confirm opening hours for smaller, independent restaurants before planning a meal around them.
- Archipelago
- Warm weather
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Stockholm, 1st 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 July
In July Stockholm averages a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F), with about 62 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
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Average low
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
Climate data: SMHI Open Data. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Stockholm in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Stockholm?
- July is a reasonable month in Stockholm — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Stockholm overall (1 for weather, 10 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Stockholm’s warmest weather. The main downside: Many locals are on holiday, and some businesses close.
- What is the weather like in Stockholm in July?
- Average highs are around 24°C and lows around 15°C. Expect about 62 mm of rain or snow. Stockholm’s warmest month, with long, bright days. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Stockholm crowded in July?
- Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high, with a distinctly relaxed, quieter local pace. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Stockholm in July?
- 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 (July ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.