Stockholm Palace
Stockholm Palace is a royal palace and architectural ensemble in Stockholm, Sweden. Completed in 1760, it functions as a museum and houses Gustav III's museum of antiquities. The site is one of the most looked-up sights in Sweden and is part of the Crown palaces and castles in Sweden.
Planning a visit
Winters in Stockholm are cold, with temperatures often dropping to -5 °C in February. Summers are milder, with daily highs reaching 21 °C in July, making the warmer months from May to September more comfortable for visiting. Rain occurs throughout the year, with July and August recording precipitation on about 12 days each. The palace is located in the center of Stockholm. Stockholm-Bromma Airport is the nearest airport at 8 km, while the larger Stockholm-Arlanda Airport is 37 km away. The palace is open daily, with hours from 10:00 to 17:00 between May and September, and from 10:00 to 16:00 from October to April. Admission is 160 kr for adults and 80 kr for students and children. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sights such as Tre Kronor and Storkyrkan, both 0.1 km away, or the Nationalmuseum at 0.4 km. Stockholm City Hall and the Vasa Museum are also located within 1.1 km of the palace.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °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 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -5 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 57 | 69 | 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.
