Norrbotten Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Norrbotten, Sweden in November.

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Kiruna Arjeplog Abisko Arvidsjaur

Planning a trip to Norrbotten, Sweden this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Norrbotten in November

Norrbotten, Sweden is a region in Sweden. November in Norrbotten generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Abisko at -3°C (27°F) and cold in Luleå at 2°C (36°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -3°C (27°F) in Luleå and -9°C (16°F) in Abisko. In many areas in Sweden, November brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in Norrbotten, Sweden, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kiruna with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snowfall in Haparanda with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Explore Norrbotten by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Norrbotten — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kiruna)

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Norrbotten in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Norrbotten.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Norrbotten

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Norrbotten, Sweden?

Temperature range in Norrbotten (November)

Precipitation variation in Norrbotten (November)

Kiruna

In November Kiruna generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kiruna →

Arjeplog

In November Arjeplog generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arjeplog →

Abisko

In November Abisko generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Abisko →

Arvidsjaur

In November Arvidsjaur generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snowfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Arvidsjaur →

Boden

In November Boden generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Boden →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Norrbotten, in Sweden.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Norrbotten in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Arjeplog -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Abisko -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Arvidsjaur -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Boden 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Gällivare -2°C (28°F) -9°C (16°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Norrbotten weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Norrbotten, Sweden in November?

Norrbotten, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kiruna average around -3°C (27°F), and temperatures drop to about -9°C (16°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Norrbotten, Sweden in November?

In Kiruna, the average daytime high in November is -3°C (27°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -9°C (16°F).

Does Norrbotten, Sweden get a lot of snow in November?

Not particularly. Kiruna averages just 47 mm (1.9 in) of snow in November, making it a mostly dry month for Norrbotten, Sweden.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Norrbotten, Sweden?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kiruna, November may not be the ideal time to visit Norrbotten, Sweden.

On average, the best time to visit Norrbotten, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Kiruna. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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