Skansen
Skansen is an open-air museum, zoo, and working life museum in Stockholm. It is a nonprofit organization that opened in 1891. It is one of the 17 most looked-up sights in Sweden on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 19 °C to 20 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of 0 °C and lows of -4 °C. Rainfall is highest in July and August, with about 67 mm to 68 mm, while the lowest amount is 31 mm in February. In April, daily highs are 8 °C, and in September, they are 15 °C. In May, daily highs are 13 °C, and in October, they are 9 °C. Skansen is 2 km from Stockholm. Stockholm-Bromma Airport is 10 km away, and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is 37 km away.
The main entrance is from Djurgårdsvägen. Nearby sights include the Vasa Museum, 0.7 km away, and the Nationalmuseum, 1.4 km away. The Stockholm Palace, Tre Kronor, and Storkyrkan are all 1.7 km away. The museum is open Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and wheelchair access is limited.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 20 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -4 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 57 | 68 | 67 | 55 | 58 | 56 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
