Best Time to Run in Stockholm in December

The verdict: Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

Stockholm · December

Run in the midday.

Cold: average high 36°F, low 29°F. Layering becomes the workout. Humidity averages 89% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 15 rain days — plan around the radar. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.

Avg high / low
36° / 29°F
Humidity
89%
Rain days
15/mo
Wind
11 mph

What December feels like in Stockholm

Sunrise

09:37

Mid-month average

Sunset

15:50

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 December

The kit for December in Stockholm: cold-weather layers, gloves, and ear coverage on most mornings, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.

December vs the surrounding months

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of day to run in Stockholm in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Stockholm in December?+
Average high 36°F, average low 29°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Stockholm?+
Compared to November (avg high 42°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 34°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Stockholm in December?+
Expect about 15 measurable rain days in December, on average.

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