Sweden, Sweden: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Sweden, Sweden? If you're planning to go to Sweden, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Sweden, Sweden

Based on the climate and weather in Sweden, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

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

January

If you are traveling to Sweden in January, you will notice that it is beyond freezing and very snowy. Expect it to rain once in a while and snow about two thirds of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Neck gaiter
Goggles for eye protection
High performance gloves
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Extreme cold weather gear
Coveralls
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Fleece for under jacket
Thick pajamas
Umbrella

February

If you are traveling to Sweden in February, you will notice that it is biting cold and very snowy. Expect it to snow about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thick pajamas
Neck gaiter
Thermal undergarments
Extreme cold weather gear
Waterproof coat
High performance gloves
Multiple layer jacket shell
Coveralls
Umbrella
Insulated boots
Goggles for eye protection
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Fleece for under jacket

March

March for Sweden is very cold and very snowy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Very heavy socks
Pajamas, such as sweats
Gloves
Scarf
Thermal undergarments
Waterproof coat
Insulated boots
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Sweaters

April

In April, Sweden is brisk, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

This is also a rainy time for Sweden, 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 plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens

May

In May, Sweden can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Sweden, with several of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 50%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Fleeces
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella

June

If you visit Sweden during June, you are likely to find that it can be chilly 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 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally around 50 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Socks

July

July is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Dresses
Socks

August

If you visit Sweden during August, you are likely to find that it is chilly 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:

Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Socks
Dresses

September

If you vacation in Sweden during September, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces

October

In October, Sweden is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 40s F (single digits C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the low 50s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Sweden, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Standard footwear
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Waterproof coat
Warm pants or jeans

November

November in Sweden is frigid, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month.

It also snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Cold weather footwear
Gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Heavy socks

December

If you are traveling to Sweden in December, you will notice that it can be dangerously cold and very snowy. Expect it to rain occasionally and snow about two thirds of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Gloves
Scarf
Umbrella
Pajamas, such as sweats
Thermal undergarments
Multiple layer jacket shell
Very heavy socks
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Waterproof boots

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Sweden, Sweden

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

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Sweden
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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