Stockholm · January
Run in the midday.
Cold: average high 34°F, low 27°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 86% — the limiting factor on most runs. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
Avg high / low
34° / 27°F
Humidity
86%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
12 mph
What January feels like in Stockholm
Sunrise
09:27
Mid-month average
Sunset
16:27
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Often the warmest few hours of a cold day. If you can only run once, midday gives you the most temperate window.
Evening
Cold drops back in fast after sunset. Tight window — done before headlamp territory.
What to wear running in Stockholm in January
The kit for January in Stockholm: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
January vs the surrounding months
vs December
-2° avg high
-1 rain days
Stockholm in December →
January
34°F avg high
15 rain days
Best: midday
vs February
-2° avg high
+2 rain days
Stockholm in February →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Stockholm in January?+
Midday. Subfreezing mornings mean midday is the only reliably runnable window. Layer up and watch for wind chill.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in January?+
Average high 34°F, average low 27°F.
How does January compare to surrounding months in Stockholm?+
Compared to December (avg high 36°F), January is cooler. Compared to February (avg high 36°F), January is cooler.
Does it rain often in Stockholm in January?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in January, on average.