Weather in Sweden in February
February in Sweden is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
A country pin in February is a warning: one region of Sweden will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with July and January, February sits in the middle of Sweden's year.
- Average temp
- -1°C
-3–1°C
- Rainfall
- 29 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.6 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Sweden in February are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
February is on the drier side of the year in Sweden. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not June, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Sweden
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Sweden
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Sweden
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Similar weather in February
Other destinations whose February averages sit close to this one.
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FAQs about Sweden
Climate averages for Sweden, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Sweden is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 66 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
