Stockholm in September
Mild, golden and noticeably calmer than summer.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
September is one of the best months to visit Stockholm.
September is one of Stockholm’s strongest months: comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists than summer, and golden autumn light over the water and old town.
September in detail
What September actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–17°C
- Mild and often clear, with days shortening noticeably
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate, easing from the summer peak
- Prices
- €€
- Moderate
+Comfortable weather + thinning crowds
–Days shorten quickly through the month
My tip for September
Aim for the first half of September for the best balance of mild weather and decent daylight.
- Overall experience
- Photography
How September compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Stockholm, 5th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Stockholm in September
- The sweet spot
- May and September both offer mild, comfortable weather and solid daylight hours without June's Midsummer disruption or July's quieter, holiday-thinned restaurant scene.
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Weather
Weather in Stockholm in September
In September Stockholm averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 53 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
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
Climate data: SMHI Open Data. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Stockholm in September: the questions people ask
- Is September a good time to visit Stockholm?
- September is one of the best months to visit Stockholm. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Stockholm overall (5 for weather, 7 for space, 7 for value). The main upside: Comfortable weather + thinning crowds. The main downside: Days shorten quickly through the month.
- What is the weather like in Stockholm in September?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 53 mm of rain or snow. Mild and often clear, with days shortening noticeably. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 24°C) and the coolest is January (around 1°C).
- Is Stockholm crowded in September?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate, easing from the summer peak. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Stockholm in September?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Moderate. 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 (September ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
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Comfortable weather + thinning crowds
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