Weather in Sweden in January
January 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 January is a warning: one region of Sweden will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. January is the cold side of the year in Sweden. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- -1°C
-3–1°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.4 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Sweden in January 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
Mixed skies in Sweden in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
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 January.
Travel guides for Sweden
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Sweden
TemperatureRainfall
Similar weather in January
Other destinations whose January averages sit close to this one.
Check another month
This is the month you are reading. Change either side to look at another.
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.
