Oslo or Stockholm in July?
On climate data, Stockholm comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
OsloPhoto: JopkeB · CC BY-SA 4.0
StockholmPhoto: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Oslo | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 20 °C | 22 °C |
| Average daily low | 12 °C | 14 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 16 °C |
| Rainy days | 17 rainy days (est.) | 12 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 7 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 80 % | 73 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Stockholm is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Stockholm is drier, with about 4 fewer rainy days.
Oslo or Stockholm in July: the short answer
In July, Stockholm comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Oslo 61/100 vs Stockholm 66/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Oslo averages a climate score of 39/100, Stockholm 38/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 20 °C in Oslo and 22 °C in Stockholm — warmer in Stockholm. Average daily lows are around 12 °C versus 14 °C.
On rain, Oslo sees about 17 rainy days in July and Stockholm about 12 — drier in Stockholm. Stockholm gets more sunshine (6 vs 7 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Oslo records roughly 163 rainy days and Stockholm about 133 — the drier of the two overall is Stockholm. At their sunniest, Oslo reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Stockholm about 8 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Oslo is at its best in June and July, while Stockholm peaks in July and August. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Stockholm scores higher in July (Oslo 74 vs Stockholm 85).
Active & hiking: Stockholm scores higher in July (Oslo 69 vs Stockholm 77).
Family: Stockholm scores higher in July (Oslo 45 vs Stockholm 57).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Stockholm leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Oslo carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.