July – a good time to visit Sweden? Sweden in July means balmy weather and long days. And there are usually many outdoor events, including three outdoor concerts and a horse show. Check out these five good reasons to visit Sweden in July!
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Sweden in July – Events
July is Sweden’s loveliest month. While the days aren’t quite as long as June’s, July’s temps are the warmest of the year.
Because of the balmy weather, boating, camping, sunbathing, swimming, and hiking are all popular activities in July.
And most years, several outdoor festivals and concerts are held in cities and towns across the country.
Kiruna Festival – 29 June to 1 July 2023
Torsjo Live Festival is held in Vastra Torup. Photo Credit: Jakub Johannson.
The hills of Northern Sweden come alive each summer with the sounds of music at the Torsjö Live Festival, which has a programme of art, talks, food, the environment, and music.
The festival is held outdoors, with a grassy field as the floor and trees as the walls in Vastra Torup, a tiny hamlet in Skane County in Northern Sweden.
- Torsjö Live Festival – Skane County, Sweden
Lolapalooza Stockholm – 29 June to 1 July 2023
Foo Fighters performing live in Newcastle, England. Photo Credit: Mojo Jo.
Lollapalooza is an international music event that was launched in Chicago, Illinois, in 1991. In addition to the United States, the music festival has been staged in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, France, and Germany.
Lollapalooza will be staged in Sweden for the first time in 2022 at Lalapalooza Stockholm. And more than 70 artists will perform across four stages in Gärdet. In addition to music, Lollapalooza will offer a mind-blowing selection of food and drink. For example, more than 40 restaurants will serve mouth-watering bites at several venues in the park.
In addition, there will be special sections for wine and beer. So you won’t go thirsty! Furthermore, Kidzapalooza will offer entertainment and activities for families with children.
To clarify, Gärdet is a park in the middle of Stockholm. And it is a five-minute walk from Karlaplan, the closest metro station. In addition, it is a 25-minute walk from Stockholm Central Station.
- Lalapalooza Stockholm – Stockholm, Sweden
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Malmo Pride – 5 to 8 July 2023
Malmo Pride is a four day -celebration featuring Pride House, Youth Pride, a parade, concerts and parties.
- NOTE: Some Swedish cities will hold Pride celebrations in September.
Falsterbo Horse Show – 5 to 16 July 2023
The Falsterbo Horse Show will be back hosting its traditional nine day show with both national and international jumping and dressage classes, Icelandic Horses, a big exhibition, and more.
The exhibition. which will be held all week, will feature more than 270 exhibitors.
The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup will be back on Friday 15 July. Falsterbo Derby will be held Saturday 16 July. And the Longines Falsterbo Grand Prixwill be held on Sunday 17 July.
The FEI Dressage Nations Cup will be on Saturday and Sunday. On Thursday and Friday, there will be the finale classes for the young horses (Folksam Open) four to six years old.
- Falsterbo Horse Show – Falsterbo Horse Show Arena, Clemensagervägen, Falsterbo, Sweden
Stockholm Pride – 31 July to 5 August 2023
From Malmö in the south to Kiruna in the north, Pride celebrations are held in August each year throughout Sweden. And activities include conferences, lectures, performances, and Pride parades.
Not surprisingly, the biggest celebrations are held in Stockholm, the nation’s capital. And Time to Profess Color is the theme of Stockholm Pride in 2022.
Pride Parade
The Pride Parade is back! And it will wind its way through Central Stockhok on 6 August. As the largest pride parade in Scandinavia, it usually attracts about 60,000 people.
Weather in Sweden in July
July is Sweden’s loveliest month in terms of weather. Adding to the pleasant weather are those long days. In fact, twilight extends long into the night.
As a result, Swedish cities and towns are full of life. In fact, nearly everyone is on holiday.
But there is also a mass exodus from the urban areas. And many people head to summer homes in the countryside, where they can swim, hike, picnic, and just hang out.
Stockholm Weather in July
Not only is Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city. In addition, it is the nation’s capital.
Built on a series of islands, Stockholm is a stunningly beautiful city with countless lakes, bays, canals, and wetlands.
The average high temperature in Stockholm in July is 23 degrees Celsius, or 73 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 14 degrees Celsius, or 57 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is an average of 8.5 hours of daily sunshine in Stockholm in July. In fact, it is the third sunniest month of the year.
There is an average of nine rainy days in Stockholm in July. And there is an average of 2.6 inches of rain.
Gothenburg Weather in July
Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-largest city. And it is located on the country’s west coast.
In fact, the average high is in Gothenburg in July is 21 Celsius, or 70 Fahrenheit. And the average low is 13 degrees Celsius, or 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine in Gothenburg in July. And there is an average of 13 rainy days. In fact, there is an average of 2.8 inches of rain.
Malmo Weather in July
Malmo is Sweden’s third-largest city. And it sits at the southwestern tip of Sweden. In fact, it is across the Oresund River from Copenhagen, Denmark.
The average high temperature in Malmo in July is 22 degrees Celsius, or 72 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 14 degrees Celsius, or 57degrees Fahrenheit.
There is an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine in Malmo in July. In fact, It is the second sunniest month of the year, along with May.
There is an average of 14 rainy days in Malmo in July. And there is an average of 2.4 inches of rain.
Uppsala Weather in July
Uppsala is Sweden’s fourth-largest city. In fact, it is 71 kilometers, or 44 miles, north of Stockholm.
The average high temperature in Uppsala in July is 23 degrees Celsius, or 73 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 12 degrees Celsius, or 54 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is an average of 6 hours of sunshine in Uppsala in July. In fact, it is the fifth sunniest month of the year. And there is an average of 11 rainy days in Uppsala in July. Furthermore, there is an average of2.6 inches of rain.
Umea Weather in July
As Sweden’s 13th largest city, Umea is the gateway to Swedish Lapland.
The average high temperature in Umea in July is 21 degrees Celsius, or 71 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 11 degrees Celsius, or 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
There is an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine in Umea in July. In fact, it is the sunniest month of the year, along with June.
However, there is an average of three inches of rain in July.
What to Pack
Summer is the best time to visit Sweden. Because the weather is pleasant, cities are full of life.
And the further north you go, the longer the days get. In the far north, the sun hardly sets.
Therefore, bring swimming suits and sportswear. But don’t forget to pack some jackets and sweaters as it can get rather chilly at night.
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