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Best time to go to Umea

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Umea.
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When is the best time to visit Umea?

In general the best time to visit Umea is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July - August.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Umea in different months

This is the average weather in Umea for each month based on historic data:

April, May, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +66°F during July.

In January, February, March, June, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 59 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 82 mm in August.

November, December bring not the best weather. December is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +19°F.

Climate in Umea

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Umea for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+46°F+48°F+54°F+66°F+81°F+82°F+88°F+81°F+72°F+63°F+54°F+48°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+25°F+25°F+32°F+41°F+52°F+61°F+66°F+64°F+55°F+45°F+36°F+28°F
Minimum Temperature
-27°F-20°F-20°F+3°F+19°F+28°F+36°F+32°F+19°F+7°F-4°F-18°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
848379746869747880838686
Rain, mm
323133850738266633516
Snow, mm
463335202000093342
Average wind speed, m/s
333233222333
Sunny Days
346898755534
Cloud Days
12121210987910101010
Rainy Days
101412141616151263
Snowy Days
15111271000041015

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Umea during the whole year:
The hottest month in Umea is July with average maximum temperature going up to +66°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +14°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Umea looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Umea is December with average humidity going up to 86%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 68%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Umea during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 9 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 38 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 16 rainy days and 82 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Umea during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 15 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Umea:

What is the hottest month in Umea?

The hottest month in Umea is July with average maximum temperature of +66°F.

What is the coldest month in Umea?

The coldest month in Umea is January with minimum temperatures of +14°F.

Is Umea worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Umea could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Umea?

if you're looking to visit Umea when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 2 mm of rain.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Umea

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Umea, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.