Oaxen
Island Island in Stockholm archipelago, Sweden
Oaxen, an island in the Stockholm archipelago, hosts a small harbor, shipyard activity and the waterfront Oaxen restaurants. Visitors arrive by boat for island walks, fresh seafood and short archipelago trips from the mainland.
How to Get to Oaxen #
Oaxen is served by archipelago ferries from the Stockholm area in the summer season; schedules vary by month. Private boats and regional ferries connect the island to the mainland-check Waxholmsbolaget and local operators for seasonal timetables.
Tips for Visiting Oaxen #
- If visiting in summer, try the island restaurant and walk to the old quay for sunset views.
- Combine with a drive along the Stockholm archipelago ferries-Oaxen is on several regional schedules in summer.
- Book accommodation in advance during July and August; island capacity is limited.
Best Time to Visit Oaxen #
Summer is the most practical and sociable time to visit Oaxen when ferries and restaurants operate on fuller schedules.
Weather & Climate near Oaxen #
Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -5°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (577 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. The driest month with just 29 mm and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 63 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
