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Hemavan weather in January (Västerbotten, Sweden)

How does the January weather in Hemavan compare to other months? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Hemavan usually has very low temperatures and high snowfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at -5°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -12°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Hemavan in January usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Being the wettest month, having an umbrella on standby can help you avoid getting caught in the rain. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of snow this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Hemavan. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hemavan climate page with graphs.

 

Hemavan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 113 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Hemavan should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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