Stockholm Weather in December

Stockholm Weather in December

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I visited Sweden for the first time this past winter with the intent of hopefully seeing the northern lights. Before and after my trip to northern Sweden however, I spent some time in Stockholm doing some sightseeing as well. Although I currently live in Salt Lake City, UT, one of the most important questions for me before this trip was how is the Stockholm weather in December.

Stockholm weather in December

According to Google, the average high temperature in Stockholm in December is 36° F/ 2° C and the average low in December is 30° F/-1° C. Keep in mind that there is also a limited amount of daylight in Stockholm at this time of the year. In December there is an average of 6 hours of daylight. The sun never really gets overhead and it basically looks like a sunset for the majority of the time that the sun is up.

When thinking about how to dress for your time in Stockholm, Sweden, the most important thing is to consider layers. The best go-to fabrics are wool and down to help stay warm. I wore a wool baselayer top and leggings under all of my outfits. If you don’t currently have any wool items, know that these require some additional care when considered from a laundry perspective, however the hassle and price are totally worth the warmth you will feel. Additionally, a jacket that covers to mid-thigh or lower will help retain additional body heat.  Other important items to pack are a hatgloveswool socks, and boots.

Stockholm Weather in December
In hindsight I wished that I had brought a longer coat.

If you are heading to Stockholm in December in preparation to go farther north to check out the northern lights, check out this post here. Or if you would like to view my entire Sweden itinerary, check out this blog post here.

Are you visiting Stockholm in December? Let me know how you are getting ready in the comments!

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