Västerbotten weather in December
Planning a getaway to Västerbotten this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Västerbotten in December?
Västerbotten is a region in Sweden. December in Västerbotten generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -4°C in Tärnaby to 1°C in Umeå. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Umeå and -10°C in Tärnaby. In numerous regions in Sweden, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sorsele with an average of 55 mm to high snowfall in Hemavan with 105 mm. Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 25 hours of sunshine in Umeå. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Västerbotten for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Västerbotten climate page.
Where to go in Västerbotten in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations in Västerbotten
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?
Average weather in Umeå
In December Umeå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
Snow/rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Skellefteå
In December Skellefteå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Karlsten
In December Karlsten generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Vilhelmina
In December Vilhelmina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Average weather in Kittelfjäll
In December Kittelfjäll generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly snowfall
Snowfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Västerbotten, in Sweden.
Is December the best time to visit Västerbotten?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Umeå, December may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Umeå. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Västerbotten.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.