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Weather in Sweden

"There is no bad weather, just bad clothes," say the Swedes. Here's the Swedish weather forecast for everyone else. For weather-related articles, click here.


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Using the weather map

  • Begin by clicking on a region of Sweden.
  • Then you can choose a day and time by clicking on the buttons under the weather map.
  • To see the current weather conditions in a particular Swedish town, click on the black circle.
  • Move your mouse along the graph to see the weather forecast change over time.
  • To see the weather in another Swedish region, click on the blue Sweden in the bottom right corner.

Weather Articles
Swedes bask in record May highs

Swedes bask in record May highs

Swedes were enjoying a real taste of summer heat on Friday with thermometers indicated record highs in some areas of the country, with more of the same promised over the weekend. READ (12 COMMENTS) »

The sun lounger in the picture is not the one mentioned in the article.

Octogenarian in 48-hour sun lounger ordeal

An 84-year-old Swedish woman enjoying the warm sunshine on her balcony, unexpectedly fell through the seat and remained stuck for nearly 48-hours before she was rescued by anxious friends. READ (5 COMMENTS) »

Summer temperatures heading for Sweden

Summer temperatures heading for Sweden

Frost, cold and heavy snow falls surprised many on Saturday, but April showers are about to give way to warmer weather – with temperatures up to 20 degrees Celsius expected for the week ahead. READ (6 COMMENTS) »

Winter winds return to batter Sweden

Winter winds return to batter Sweden

Swedish forecasters are warning that winter is making another appearance in Sweden over the next few days, and have issued warnings for slippery roads and harsh winds. READ (1 COMMENT) »

Spring snowfalls cause transport turmoil

Spring snowfalls cause transport turmoil

Heavy snowfalls in central Sweden have left swathes of the Stockholm area without electricity and caused major problems for public transport and road users on Saturday. READ (6 COMMENTS) »

Warmer weather on the way in Sweden

Warmer weather on the way in Sweden

After a chilly Easter marked by occasional snow flurries, Sweden looks set for more clement weather later this week. READ (6 COMMENTS) »

Easter weather warning: expect icy roads

Easter weather warning: expect icy roads

Motorists are being advised to take extra care on the roads this Good Friday, as a mixture of snow and rain in southern and central Sweden prompts meteorological agency SMHI to issue a freeze warning. READ »

Record March highs despite late snowfalls

Record March highs despite late snowfalls

Despite recent snowfalls in Stockholm and southern areas of Sweden, March 2012 is set to be one of the three warmest months on record, new preliminary statistics show. READ »

Spring on the way to Sweden: expert

Spring on the way to Sweden: expert

Spring has started arriving to parts of Sweden with startled butterflies and the yearnful cooing of hormonal pigeons, according to experts at the Natural History Museum. READ (12 COMMENTS) »

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

More extreme weather heading toward Sweden

Swedish forecasters have issued warnings for the coming weekend, flagging for heavy snow across much of the country and as well as a heightened avalanche risk at Swedish ski resorts. READ (3 COMMENTS) »


Highlights from Follow Sweden

Meet Sanna, 9 years old

Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »

Strindberg, king of drama

August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »

 

Blog Update: Snuggling With the Enemy

20 May 17:38

The story of K Composite Magazine »

"I’m working on a couple long articles which will be posted here soon. While those are in the works, I thought I’d share this article and interview about my magazine, K Composite, which was recently published on the site Design-Milk.com. Enjoy! Scott Ritcher launched his now digitally glossy mag, K Composite, back when Macs were used..." READ »

Highlights
Thegreenj/Wikipedia (File)
OPINION »
Swedish journalist and columnist Ola Tedin to reflect on how a sometimes uncritical media appears to serve the interests of the Swedish state
Photo: Shayne Kaye/Flickr (file)
BUSINESS & MONEY »
Nine of ten tourists 'happy' with Sweden
DoToday
LIFESTYLE »
What's On: The Local's guide to upcoming attractions and events in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö.
German ambassador Harald Kindermann
OPINION »
Harald Kindermann, the German ambassador to Sweden, talks to The Local about the importance of the German language, nuclear power, and the legacy of the Stasi.
Claudio Bresciani/Scanpix
LIFESTYLE »
The Local's coverage of the baptism of Princess Estelle
Björn Tesch/Arbetsförmedlingen (File)
BUSINESS & MONEY »
Sweden drifting from 'Swedish model': report
The Local Street Style - Lund
GALLERY »
The Local's Street Style from Lund, southern Sweden.
Olle Lindeborg/Scanpix (File)
OPINION »
The problem of profiting ex-politicos isn't simply money, money, money, argues contributor and historian David Linden
LIFESTYLE »
The Local catches up with Sweden’s comedian of the year Al Pitcher and preview our first ever “Local Lockdown” video segment.
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OPINION »
Sweden strips foreign doctoral candidates of the same rights as other tax-paying migrant workers, argue a group of doctoral candidates from the Royal Institute for Technology (KTH).
Marco Vasini/Scanpix
SPORT »
Sweden looking for redemption at Euros
Chadawg24/Flickr (File)
LIFESTYLE »
'Are Swedes really more polite in English?'
Photo: Nikater
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Saxony with InterRail: a gateway to central Europe
Photo: AGS
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Moving made easy: Top tips for your international move
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No Swedes Signed Up for Most Expensive Poker Tournament Ever
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How Bergman blazed a trail for Swedish film
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Ten great reasons to travel this summer
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Swedish university traditions make foreigners feel at home
Highlights from Follow Sweden
Swedish word of the day

lång

adjective

Lång means long, tall and can be used for height, distance or time.

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Highlights from Follow Sweden
New book about Sweden – get to know the country

Sweden – Up North, Down to Earth is a book about Sweden today. A country of natural beauty and open space, and a society focused on equality, human rights and sustainability. Meet regular and astonishing Swedes, supercars and indie rock bands, vampires and royalties.

Buy your copy of Sweden – Up North, Down to Earth from Sweden Bookshop

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