Touring in Sweden in November features cold weather and short days in the south and freezing weather snow and perpetual darkness or twilight in the far north. The south receives enough daylight for long outside excursions. You could tour the cities see auroras and enjoy snow sports.
Read on for our weather information and travel advice including average temperatures and rain places to go and travel tips…
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Sweden Weather in November: Overview
- Temperature range: -1–4°C (31–39°F)
- Total rain/snow: 6 cm (2 inch)
- Days with rain/snow: 10
- Humidity: 85%
- Sunshine hours/day: 1 hours
November Climate Comparison (Averages) for Sweden's Top Tourism Areas
Sweden City/Area | Temp. | Rain/Snow |
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Stockholm (main city, travel hub, historic buildings, art, culture, museums, shopping, wild islands) | Cold | Low |
Gothenburg (second city, culture, history, coastal scenery, fishing villages, fjords, hiking) | Cold | Moderate |
Gotland (Visby) (cultural heritage, castle, resorts, seafood, hiking, cave, natural beauty) | Cold | Low |
Kiruna (auroras, midnight sun, winter sports, Lapland hiking, Sami culture, Arctic Gateway) | Freezing | Semi-arid |
Sweden City/Area | Daily High | Daily Low |
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Stockholm (main city, travel hub, historic buildings, art, culture, museums, shopping, wild islands) | 5°C (41°F) | 2°C (36°F) |
Gothenburg (second city, culture, history, coastal scenery, fishing villages, fjords, hiking) | 7°C (45°F) | 3°C (37°F) |
Gotland (Visby) (cultural heritage, castle, resorts, seafood, hiking, cave, natural beauty) | 6°C (43°F) | 3°C (37°F) |
Kiruna (auroras, midnight sun, winter sports, Lapland hiking, Sami culture, Arctic Gateway) | -3°C (27°F) | -10°C (14°F) |
Sweden City/Area | Rain/Snow (cm) | Rain/Snow (in) |
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Stockholm (main city, travel hub, historic buildings, art, culture, museums, shopping, wild islands) | 5 | 2 |
Gothenburg (second city, culture, history, coastal scenery, fishing villages, fjords, hiking) | 8 | 3 |
Gotland (Visby) (cultural heritage, castle, resorts, seafood, hiking, cave, natural beauty) | 6 | 2 |
Kiruna (auroras, midnight sun, winter sports, Lapland hiking, Sami culture, Arctic Gateway) | 3 | 1 |
In November Sweden has cold or freezing temperatures. Highlights for a November visit are the last of fall colors dry weather for being outdoors and aurora watching. There is an average of at least 7½ hours of daylight in the south.
Southern Sweden: Stockholm Gothenburg and the southern coast are at 59° degrees latitude and southward. The weather is brisk and it might snow or sleet. The average high is about 6°C (43°F). The weather is suited for urban touring and sightseeing.
Northern Sweden: The arctic tourist towns are north of latitude 66°. Kiruna and Abisko are at latitude 68°. They have about 5 hours of daylight on average daily. This gives you a better chance of seeing auroras. It is usually freezing and the snow accumulates so y. You can could do snow sports there.
The Best Places to Visit in Sweden in November
Sweden's November highlights feature aurora watching all over the country and about 7 or 8 hours of daylight for seeing the last fall colors in the central and southern regions. The low rainfall/snowfall lets you tour the cities comfortably and enjoy the outdoors. The touring prices are relatively low.
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1. Stockholm — Experience the Autumn Natural and Cultural Highlights
Stockholm is a large modern capital that is almost uniquely natural. There is much sea and island scenery. It is built on an archipelago of 3000 small islands and islets. There is natural autumn beauty in November that is unusual among large capital cities.
The average daily highs are 5°C (41°F) and the lows are 2°C (36°F). The rainfall is low. There is only an average of an hour of sunshine. The average 7½ hours of daylight will let you see the fall scenery during hikes in area forests such as Nacka Forest.
November is low tourism season in Stockholm so you can tour with relatively low prices. Christmas shopping and markets open at the end of the month. The humidity is high 85% so there is a lot of frost.
2. Lund — Experience Far Southern Sweden's Slightly Milder Weather and More Colorful Forests
In November you could experience Sweden's colorful autumn nature in the far south with less tourism. Since Lund's region is milder and low elevation the forests keep their colors longer and you could have more comfortable hikes at preserves such as Söderåsen National Park that is 45 minutes from Lund.
Lund is slightly warmer and sunnier than Stockholm. The average daily high at Lund in November is 8°C (46°F) and the lows are 3°C (37°F). It rains half of the days of the month for low rainfall. There are almost 2 hours of sunshine daily on average.
During inclement weather you could stroll to see the old Lund University buildings and stroll around the cafes and squares. When the weather is better Söderåsen might be suitable for families older people and children to hike in November.
3. Kiruna — Experience the Auroras and Arctic Wilderness
Kiruna is a town in the far north that tourists use to enjoy the arctic. By automobile it is about an hour from Abisko National Park. Abisko is one of the best places in the world for aurora watching since the sky is unusually clear.
When you go in November makes a big difference because there are about 7 hours of daylight at the beginning of November and less then 3 at the end. The Abisko area is a good place for arctic hiking or snowshoe treks. The Kungsleden Trail starts in Abisko.
Abisko has Scandinavia's largest alpine lake. November is gloomy and frigid. There is only an hour of sunshine on average. However the few hours of light provide a cheery break from the dark and some light for excursions. The average high is -3°C (27°F). The low is -10°C (14°F).
Scandinavian Aurora Watching
The ultra-long nights all over the country let you see the auroras. The best place to see the auroras is the far north where the eerie indigo/violet blue highlights are clearer overhead. Occasionally you might see the shimmering sparkling gleaming auroral highlights linger in the stratosphere.
The lower prices and greater choice of accommodations in November before the winter holidays might allow you to spend more time sky watching relaxing and experiencing the great outdoors in the Arctic Circle.
For comparison Norway has perpetual night earlier. Longyearbyen is always in nighttime and their twilight goes to 0 by November 12 for best aurora viewing in Norway. Alta goes to total night by November 25 and Tromsø by November 27.
For a little more darkness in November you could go further north to Tromsø in Norway. For more about this Norwegian tourist town see Norway Weather in November.
4. Gothenburg — Experience the City and Go on Excursions
Gothenburg is another southern city where you can stay and experience the culture where it isn't freezing. Gothenburg is the second biggest city in Sweden and its highlights in November are the Christmas festivities and markets at the end of the month as well as weather for cruises for sightseeing.
The weather is cold and there is moderate rainfall in November. There is an average of about two hours of daily sunshine. It is cloudier than other parts of Sweden so it is more difficult to watch auroras. The average high is 5°C (41°F) The low is 2°C (36°F).
Askims Fjord is south of Gothenburg and is an entryway to the city with small islands. Sightseeing cruise ships ply among them. It is one of only several fjords in Sweden. In the middle of November Christmas decorations highlight the festivities and the grand Liseberg Christmas market opens.
Low Tourism Season: Touring Advice for November
Sweden turns cold in the central and er/south and freezing in the north and the mountains. It is a time to visit when there are lower costs and less crowding for extended stays to learn and know the culture better. Less visited cities such as Lund with a major old university might be good places to stay in November.
The schools and universities are in session in November and there is only one national holiday in November so travel and tourism is low. In November many businesses and attractions are closed and waiting for the heavier snowpack and the holidays at the middle and end of December.
In the south you can see the last colors of autumn. Sweden is more peaceful.
Public Holidays in November:
- All Saints' Eve is October 31 in 2025. It falls on different days in October and November. It is not an official national holiday but most businesses and especially schools traditionally close for half a day to provide an extended break.
- All Saint's Day is November 1 in 2025. The date varies. It is a public holiday and schools and businesses close. The holiday commemorates Christian sSaints who died.
What to Wear in November
In November you can be comfortable by dressing in layers. Bring a coat gloves and warm clothing. Bring raingear wherever you go in the southern regions since it rains along the coast.
It is important to wear shoes with good traction to avoid slipping on ice or wet cobblestones.
Here is a packing list for a few essentials in Sweden:
- Waterproof boots with good traction for hikes and being outdoors. You might wear them in-flight to travel lightly.
- Comfortable shoes with good traction
- Rain gear
- Warm hat
- Swimwear for spas hot springs and lakes
- Cardigans or thermals especially for the mountains and the north
- Polarized glasses to protect againstfor glare from the snow
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