Things to Do in Sweden in September [2023]

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Sweden in September is a perfect time to go hiking on the John Bauer trail in the dense forests of Småland. The trail is 46 kilometers long. And there are several sights along the way. For example, there are historical homesteads, remnants of an old monastery, a historical village, and a mountain with beautiful views. Photo Credit: Patrik Svedberg/imagebank.sweden.se

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Sweden in September – is this a good time to visit?  Most Swedes have gone back to work or school. Since there are few tourists, hotels often lower their prices. Usually, the weather is pleasant in early September. But September can also be wet and windy. The good news is, the mosquitos are gone, making it a good time to go hiking, biking, or kayaking. If you want to see the Northern Lights, head to Swedish Lapland. They begin to appear in the far north as early as early September.

Key Events in Sweden in September

What to do in Sweden in September? A short list of events follows.  Included is a rock concert, a book fair, an apple market, and a beer and whisky festival.

Gothenburg Book Fair – 1 to 3 September 2023

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Photo Credit: Gothenburg Book Fair.

The largest literary event in any Nordic country, the Gothenburg Book Fair features seminars featuring authors, Nobel laureates, politicians,  scholars, and scientists.

Gothenburg Book Fair – The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre, Mässans gata 20/Korsvägen 412 94 Gothenburg, Sweden.

Stockholm Design Week – 5 to 9 September 2023sotcholm-desgn-week

Stockholm Design Weeks. Photo Credit: formex, Design Talents.

Architects, buyers, designers, influencers, and media from around the world gather in the Swedish capital each February for Stockholm Design Week.

Stockholm Design Week is the most important gathering of the year on the  Scandinavian Design calendar. Launched in 2002, the event hosted more than 400 events in 2019.

Events take place at galleries, showrooms, museums, and other cultural institutions. The focus during the day is on business. And at night, there are after-fair meetings, cocktail parties, and dinners.

Stockholm Beer and Whisky Festival – 8 to 9 September 2023

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Photo Credit: Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival.

One of the world’s largest beverage fairs, the Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival celebrates beer, calvados, cider, champagne, gin, mead,  rum, and whisky distributors, who will exhibit their wares at the festival. 

Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival – Tegelhuset, Bilfabriken, Sweden.

Apple Market – 30 September to 15 October 2023

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Photo Credit: Apple Festival

The Apple Festival is all about apples in food and drink. And it attracts about 50,000 apple lovers each year. The traditional Apple Board will be held on the weekend of 24 and 25 September. But the Aftermarket continues for two full weeks, with apple painting, an apple exhibition, apple sales, and other activities. 

Apple Festival – Svabesholms Kungsgård, Kivik, Sweden.

Weather in Sweden in September

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Going for a walk in Sweden in September. Photo Credit: Simon Paulin/imagebank.sweden.se.

How is the weather in Sweden in September? What is the average temperature in Sweden in September?

September is when summer turns into fall in Sweden. And the temps are usually pleasant at the beginning of the month. In addition, there is usually a relatively decent amount of sunshine.  But the weather varies from place to place. And it can be rainy and windy. 

Stockholm Weather in September

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Biking by the canal of Djurgården in Stockholm, one of the city’s most popular recreational sites. Photo Credit: Tina Axelsson/imagebank.sweden.se.

What is the weather in Stockholm, Sweden, in September?

Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and 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 September is 17 degrees Celsius, or 62 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 8 degree Celsius, or 47 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is an average of 5.5  hours of daily sunshine in Stockholm in September. Regarding precipitation, there is an average of 9 rainy days in Stockholm in September. And there is an average of 2.6 inches of rain. Be forewarned: September is the rainiest month of the year in Stockholm!

 

Gothenburg Weather in September

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Walking in the rain in the streets of Gothenburg in September. Photo Credit: Emelie Asplund/imagebank.sweden.se.

Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city. And it is located on the country’s west coast.

The average high in Gothenburg in September is 16.5 Celsius, or 62 Fahrenheit. And the average low is 8.5 degrees Celsius, or 47 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is an average of 5 hours of sunshine in Gothenburg in September.  Regarding precipitation, there is an average of 11 rainy days. And there is an  average of 3.1 inches of rainfall.

Malmo Weather in September

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Kronovalls Wine Castle was built in the mid 1700’s. In the late 1800’s it was rebuilt by the the architect Isak Gustaf Clason to its present baroque style. It is located in Skane in Malmo. Miriam Preis/imagebank.sweden.se

Malmo is Sweden’s third largest city. And t 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 September is 18 degrees Celsius, or 64 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 10.5 degrees Celsius, or 51 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine in Malmo in September. Regarding precipitation, there is an average of 8 rainy days in Malmo in September. And the average amount of rainfall is 2 inches.

Uppsala Weather in September

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Students in Uppsala. Photo Credit: Magnus Liam Karlsson/imagebank.sweden.se

Uppala is Sweden’s fourth largest city. And it is 71 kilometers, or 44 miles, north of Stockholm. Most importantly, it is home to Uppsala University, the oldest university in Sweden.

The average high temperature in Uppsala in September is 16.5 degrees Celsius, or 62 degrees Fahrenheit. And at night, the temperature drops to an average low of 7 degrees Celsius, or 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is an average of 5 hours of sunshine in Uppsala in September. Regarding precipitation, there is an average of 8 rainy days in Uppsala in September. And the average amount of rainfall is 2 inches.

Umea Weather in September

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Northern Lights can be seen as early as early September in Northern Sweden. Photo Credit: Rikard Lagerberg/imagebank.sweden.se,

Umea is Sweden’s 13th largest city. And it is the gateway to Swedish Lapland.

The average high temperature in Umea in September is 14.5 degrees Celsius, or 58 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, the temperature drops to an average low of 5 degrees Celsius, or 49.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is an average of 5 hours of sunshine in Umea in September. Regarding precipitation, there is an average of 8 rainy days in Umea in September. And the average amount of rainfall is 2.2 inches.

What to Pack

Autumn in Sweden begins in September.  As a transitional month, September can be as warm as summer or as cold as winter. And it can also be windy and rainy. Therefore, you should pack layers. In addition to T-shirts and sweaters, bring windproof jackets and raingear. 

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