Stockholm archipelago, Sweden: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

This article contains affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. We may earn commission from purchases made through these links.

Traveling to Stockholm archipelago, Sweden? If you're planning to go to Stockholm archipelago, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Stockholm archipelago
  2. Important essentials for Stockholm archipelago
  3. Activities for Stockholm archipelago
  4. Stockholm archipelago in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Stockholm archipelago in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Stockholm archipelago in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Stockholm archipelago in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Stockholm archipelago in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Stockholm archipelago in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Stockholm archipelago in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Stockholm archipelago in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Stockholm archipelago in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Stockholm archipelago in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Stockholm archipelago in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Stockholm archipelago in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Stockholm archipelago, Sweden

Based on the climate and weather in Stockholm archipelago, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

Important essentials for Stockholm archipelago, Sweden

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Stockholm archipelago, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection available.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

Don't forget these

What to wear/what to pack for Stockholm archipelago, Sweden by month

Already know when you're traveling?

January

January in Stockholm archipelago is frosty, very snowy and somewhat rainy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February for Stockholm archipelago is freezing, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains regularly and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Stockholm archipelago can be extremely cold, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

In April, Stockholm archipelago is brisk, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Stockholm archipelago, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Stockholm archipelago can be chilly and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you vacation in Stockholm archipelago during June, you are likely to find that it is mild and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in this region is balmy and very rainy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Stockholm archipelago is mild and very rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Stockholm archipelago, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Stockholm archipelago is relatively cool and very rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Stockholm archipelago during October, you will probably find that it is brisk and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you vacation in Stockholm archipelago during November, you may see that it is pretty cool, somewhat snowy and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Stockholm archipelago is frosty, very snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are intending to go to the must-see Värmdö Church, it's important to wear modest clothing:

If you see the Archipelago museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Stockholm archipelago, Sweden

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Stockholm archipelago.

Check out our guides for these other locations: Tanah Lot, Indonesia, Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, Auray, France, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Salinas, California, United States of America, Mount Longonot National Park, Kenya, Matamata, New Zealand, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Stevens Pass, Washington, United States of America, Lipica, Slovenia, and Sapucaia do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.