Stockholm vs Oslo: Weather & Climate Compared
🇸🇪 Stockholm, Sweden · 🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway
Warmer overall
Stockholm
Sunnier
Stockholm
More rainy days
Oslo
Stockholm vs Oslo weather right now
At this moment, Stockholm is the warmer of the two by 8°F (4°C).
The short answer
Across the year, Stockholm is the warmer of the two: its annual average of 46°F (8°C) beats Oslo's 44°F (7°C) by roughly 1.3°F (0.7°C).
Head to head
- Sunshine: expect more blue sky in Stockholm - 7.8 sun hours a day on average, against 7.5 in Oslo.
- Rain: the rain gauge favors Stockholm: 119 wet days a year to Oslo's 136.
- Snow: only Oslo sees regular snowfall - roughly 31 days of it annually.
- Peak heat: the hottest stretch lands in July for Stockholm (71°F (22°C)) and July for Oslo (70°F (21°C)).
- Coldest nights: January lows of 26°F (-4°C) in Stockholm; January lows of 22°F (-6°C) in Oslo.
Stockholm vs Oslo month by month
| Month | Stockholm high / low | Oslo high / low | Stockholm rain days | Oslo rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34° / 26° | 31° / 22° | 11 | 12 |
| February | 36° / 26° | 34° / 24° | 9 | 10 |
| March | 41° / 29° | 40° / 27° | 9 | 9 |
| April | 49° / 33° | 50° / 34° | 8 | 8 |
| May | 60° / 43° | 61° / 44° | 9 | 12 |
| June | 69° / 53° | 69° / 53° | 10 | 12 |
| July | 71° / 56° | 70° / 56° | 12 | 13 |
| August | 70° / 56° | 68° / 54° | 11 | 13 |
| September | 62° / 50° | 61° / 49° | 8 | 11 |
| October | 51° / 42° | 49° / 40° | 10 | 12 |
| November | 42° / 35° | 39° / 33° | 10 | 12 |
| December | 36° / 29° | 33° / 25° | 11 | 13 |
Who's warmer, month by month?
These two trade places through the year - Stockholm leads in 10 months, Oslo in 2, so the better-weather answer depends on when you ask. January shows the widest split - roughly 3°F (2°C) in Stockholm's favor - while in May they are nearly twins.
Sunshine, daylight and rain chance
| Month | Stockholm sun | Oslo sun | Stockholm daylight | Oslo daylight | Stockholm wet-day chance | Oslo wet-day chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.2 h | 2.7 h | 6.8 h | 6.7 h | 35% | 37% |
| February | 4.3 h | 4.7 h | 9.1 h | 9.0 h | 32% | 36% |
| March | 6.6 h | 7.1 h | 11.6 h | 11.6 h | 30% | 30% |
| April | 10.0 h | 10.3 h | 14.4 h | 14.5 h | 26% | 27% |
| May | 12.6 h | 11.7 h | 16.9 h | 17.1 h | 30% | 39% |
| June | 14.4 h | 13.1 h | 18.6 h | 18.8 h | 33% | 38% |
| July | 13.7 h | 12.5 h | 17.9 h | 18.0 h | 39% | 42% |
| August | 11.4 h | 10.5 h | 15.5 h | 15.6 h | 37% | 42% |
| September | 8.4 h | 7.5 h | 12.7 h | 12.7 h | 28% | 37% |
| October | 5.2 h | 4.8 h | 10.0 h | 10.0 h | 32% | 38% |
| November | 2.8 h | 2.6 h | 7.5 h | 7.4 h | 34% | 40% |
| December | 1.7 h | 1.9 h | 6.1 h | 5.9 h | 36% | 41% |
Seasons compared
| Months | Stockholm high / low | Oslo high / low | Stockholm rain days | Oslo rain days | Stockholm sun | Oslo sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December - February | 35° / 27° | 33° / 24° | 31 | 35 | 2.7 h | 3.1 h |
| March - May | 50° / 35° | 51° / 35° | 26 | 30 | 9.7 h | 9.7 h |
| June - August | 70° / 55° | 69° / 54° | 33 | 37 | 13.2 h | 12.0 h |
| September - November | 52° / 42° | 50° / 41° | 28 | 35 | 5.5 h | 5.0 h |
Best months for sightseeing
Counting months with average highs between 64°F and 82°F (18-28°C) and fewer than 12 wet days:
- Stockholm: June, August (2 months)
- Oslo: June (1 month)
Both cities are at their most comfortable in June, the easiest window for a trip that takes in both.
Records, distance and time difference
- Stockholm records (2015-2024): high of 90° in July, low of -3° in January.
- Oslo records (2015-2024): high of 90° in July, low of -18° in January.
- Distance: Stockholm and Oslo are about 259 miles (417 km) apart as the crow flies.
- Time difference: the two cities share the same local time right now.
Stockholm vs Oslo: quick answers
Is Stockholm warmer than Oslo?
Yes - Stockholm is warmer on annual average by about 1.3°F (0.7°C). The month-by-month table shows where the gap widens.
Which city is sunnier, Stockholm or Oslo?
Stockholm, with 7.8 hours of average daily sunshine against 7.5 in Oslo.
Which city gets more rain?
Oslo - roughly 136 days with measurable precipitation a year, compared with 119 in Stockholm.
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