What to wear in sweden in august-october?

Question

According the Eurometeo observations, the temperature is 15° in august, So will I dress warm clothes in August?

I will have to wear a coat? I have heavy shoes but I haven't waterproof boots.

Answer 1

I live on the coast in "Västerbotten" county, which lies in the northern half of Sweden. Up here between August and October, you should be prepared for temperatures as low as 4- 6° in the morning, and maybe 10-14° during the day - IF the sun shines. Like, just now it's 10:30 p.m., and it's only 10° out.  It usually doesn't rain so much in August or September, but you can expect some chilly winds and some rain in October. If you get easily chilled, it can be a good idea to pack medium-heavy jacket, and a couple of sweaters. Then, dress in layers, so that you can remove one or two layers if it's a sunny day.

Answer 2

I was in Stockholm all this week.  I needed:

- raincoat, sweater, warm trousers on Tuesday & Friday

- shirt & jacket,  no sweater on Thursday

- sunglasses, light trousers, light shirt on Wednesday :-)

Bring some shoes that keep out water for rainy days, and a sweater or two.  But generally bring layers so you can wear more or less according to the day's weather!  

Answer 3

Just wear a string bikini. You'll blend in.

Answer 4

Most people will wear jeans, T-shirts and if cold a sweater, over that will likely be a rainproof jacket.

When it gets cold, October or later there will be a winter coat added.

Heavy shoes are fine most of the time, if you are into hiking, proper waterproof hiking boots are a must, (although one guide in Norway, like climate, used waterproof boots, called wellingtons in England.)

For city use, sport shoes will do till the snow starts falling.

And in August you can even still get weather that is more suited to shorts. That 15 degrees is an average, there may be rare hot days too.

If you live in a country that does not get that cold, think about getting your warm gear in Sweden, as the choice will be much wider and if you shop smart maybe even cheaper.