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Stockholm in June

Midsummer and nearly endless daylight.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

June is one of the best months to visit Stockholm.

June brings Midsummer, usually the Friday closest to 24 June, when Stockholmers head to the archipelago and summer houses, leaving the city quieter for a day or two even as overall visitor numbers rise. Daylight is close to its 19-hour peak.

7.5/10 overall12–21°CModerate–High crowds€€€
Weather7.5/10
Crowds5/10
Prices€€€
Events8.5/10

June in detail

What June actually feels like

Weather
12–21°C
Warm and bright, with daylight stretching close to 19 hours
Crowds
Moderate–High
Moderate–high, though the city itself empties around Midsummer weekend
Prices
€€€
Moderate–high

+Midsummer celebrations + almost 19 hours of daylight

–The city empties around Midsummer itself, closing many businesses

My tip for June

If you’re in the city itself over Midsummer weekend, check which restaurants and shops are open — many close, and Skansen is a reliable spot for a traditional celebration.

  • Midsummer
  • Long daylight
  • Archipelago

How June compares

Against the other eleven months

3rd of 12 overall in Stockholm, 2nd for weather, 12th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Stockholm

Plan around

What’s on in Stockholm in June

Midsummer

Weekend closest to 24 June

Midsummer is one of Sweden's biggest holidays. Stockholmers head to the archipelago and summer houses, so some restaurants and shops close or run reduced hours, even as overall visitor numbers rise and daylight nears its 19-hour peak.

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Weather

Weather in Stockholm in June

In June Stockholm averages a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 12°C (54°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
21°C
70°F
Average low
12°C
54°F
Precipitation
62 mm

Climate data: SMHI Open Data. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Stockholm in June: the questions people ask

Is June a good time to visit Stockholm?
June is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Stockholm overall (2 for weather, 12 for space, 10 for value). The main upside: Midsummer celebrations + almost 19 hours of daylight. The main downside: The city empties around Midsummer itself, closing many businesses.
What is the weather like in Stockholm in June?
Average highs are around 21°C and lows around 12°C. Expect about 62 mm of rain or snow. Warm and bright, with daylight stretching close to 19 hours. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
Is Stockholm crowded in June?
Crowds are moderate–high. Moderate–high, though the city itself empties around Midsummer weekend. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Stockholm in June?
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 (June ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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