Stockholm Archipelago
Intermediate
Best conditions around July 27
30,000 islands of pine and granite — sheltered, summer-bright.
Best time to sail
Best time to sail in Sweden
The best time to sail in Sweden is June to August, with peak conditions in July and August.
That verdict comes from 1991–2020 climate normals — wind, rain, sunshine, and air temperature — scored week by week for charter conditions across 1 sailing area.
Sailing conditions in Sweden, month by month
Mean weekly values across our sailing areas in Sweden. The sail score weighs wind, rain, sun, and temperature — and discounts tropical-storm season where one applies.
Temperature (°C)
- Air
- Water
Wind (kn)
Rain (mm/day)
Sun (h/day)
| Month | Sail score | Wind (kn) | Rain (mm/day) | Sun (h/day) | Temp (°C) | Water (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fair | 8 | 1.2 | 12 | -2 | 0 |
| February | Fair | 8 | 1 | 12 | -1 | -0 |
| March | Fair | 8 | 1.1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| April | Fair | 7 | 1.3 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| May | Fair | 6 | 1.5 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| June | Good | 6 | 1.8 | 12 | 16 | 18 |
| July | Excellent | 6 | 1.9 | 12 | 19 | 22 |
| August | Good | 6 | 2.2 | 12 | 17 | 22 |
| September | Fair | 7 | 1.7 | 12 | 12 | 20 |
| October | Fair | 8 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 12 |
| November | Fair | 8 | 1.5 | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| December | Fair | 8 | 1.6 | 12 | -0 | 3 |
Sailing areas in Sweden
Every area below is scored individually in the interactive calendar; where we have an in-depth guide, it's linked.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to sail in Sweden?
June to August offers the most reliable conditions, with July and August scoring best for wind, rain, sunshine, and temperature in the 1991–2020 climate normals.
How warm is it in Sweden in July?
Around 19 °C air temperature on average in July, with about 12 hours of sun a day.
How warm is the water in Sweden in July?
Around 22 °C sea-surface temperature on average in July, based on 2023–2025 marine averages.