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Stockholm, Sweden10K Usually the first Saturday of September

Tjejmilen Weather & What to Wear

The world's largest women-only race, a 10K over the parkland of Gärdet and Djurgården. Midday in early September is usually cool and pleasant, with a chance of showers.

The quick answer

Plan for about 63°F (17°C) at the 12:00 start, feeling like 61°F (16°C), with 70% humidity and 7 mph wind, warming to roughly 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained on 4 of the last 10 race days. Wear: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt, Running Shorts, Running Cap, Waterproof Jacket.

Feels like 61°F (16°C) at the start · finish 64°F (18°C) · rain 4 of 10 · start air from 50°F (10°C) to 75°F (24°C)

Race-day weather, 2016 to 2025

Conditions at the 12:00 start on the race's usual date each year (usually the first Saturday of September). Years when the race was cancelled or moved still show that date's weather. Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 archive.

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PR band20252024warmest202320222021coldest2020201920182017201650°F60°F70°F80°F

Bar: air temperature from start to finish · dot: feels-like effective temperature · ≫ windy (15+ mph) · rain · shaded: PR band 40–50°F

See the numbers
YearStart tempFeels likeFinishHumidityWindRainSky
202569°F (21°C)71°F70°F75%5 mph0.06 inOvercast
202475°F (24°C)77°F76°F62%5 mph–Mostly clear
202361°F (16°C)59°F61°F77%5 mph–Drizzle
202250°F (10°C)49°F54°F82%1 mph–Drizzle
202157°F (14°C)50°F57°F48%10 mph–Mostly clear
202065°F (18°C)60°F65°F51%10 mph–Mostly clear
201961°F (16°C)58°F63°F82%11 mph0.10 inDrizzle
201867°F (19°C)64°F67°F66%10 mph–Drizzle
201761°F (16°C)59°F61°F72%6 mph0.07 inOvercast
201662°F (17°C)62°F64°F88%8 mph0.19 inDrizzle

Coldest start: 50°F (10°C) in 2022. Warmest: 75°F (24°C) in 2024. Wettest: 0.19 in in 2016.

How we estimate this

The time estimates apply published temperature–performance curves to this race's ten-year weather history. Performance peaks at an effective race temperature of roughly 40 to 50°F and degrades faster the warmer it gets and the slower you run (Ely et al., 2007; El Helou et al., 2012). Wind adds a cost that grows with the square of the wind speed (Pugh, 1971), split into head and tail components on point-to-point courses. Shorter races are penalised less. This is a model, not a prediction; your training and the course matter more.

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What to wear for a typical Tjejmilen

Built from the 10-year average start conditions by the same engine as the live tool. Treat optional items as corral-only layers you can shed.

Upper body

  • essential

    Short Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Breathable running tee

  • essential

    Waterproof Jacket

    Breathable rain protection

Lower body

  • essential

    Running Shorts

    Lightweight with built-in brief

Accessories

  • essential

    Running Cap

    Keep rain out of eyes

Footwear

  • recommended

    Trail or Waterproof Shoes

    Better grip and water resistance

Race-day tips for the Tjejmilen

  • •This is near-ideal racing weather. Dress as if it were 15°F warmer than the start temperature and resist the urge to add a layer.
  • •Humidity here is high. Sweat will not evaporate well, so wear the lightest, most open fabric you own and apply anti-chafe balm generously.
  • •It has rained on 4 of the last 10 race days. Pack a brimmed cap and a disposable poncho for the start, and consider a second pair of socks for the drop bag.
  • •Nothing new on race day: run your long runs in exactly what you plan to race in, including the socks.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather usually like for the Tjejmilen?

Over 2016 to 2025 the start averaged 63°F (17°C) (feels like 61°F (16°C)) with 70% humidity and 7 mph wind, warming to about 64°F (18°C) by the finish. It rained measurably on 4 of those 10 race days. The coldest start was 50°F (10°C) in 2022; the warmest was 75°F (24°C) in 2024.

What should I wear for the Tjejmilen?

For a typical 63°F (17°C) start: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt, Running Shorts, Running Cap, Waterproof Jacket. Dress for about 15°F warmer than the start temperature, since the race itself adds that much, and plan to shed anything you only need in the corral.

When is the next Tjejmilen?

The Tjejmilen is usually held on usually the first Saturday of September. The next expected date is Saturday, September 4, 2027. Confirm on the official site, since dates occasionally move.

How accurate is the race-day forecast?

The live forecast on this page comes from Open-Meteo and unlocks 16 days before the race. Forecasts inside 7 days are reliable for temperature within a few degrees; rain timing firms up in the last 2 to 3 days. Until then, the 10-year history above is the best planning guide.

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