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Weather in February in Västerbotten

Planning a getaway to Västerbotten this February 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 February?

Västerbotten is a region in Sweden. February in Västerbotten generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -6°C in Tärnaby to -2°C in Himmersundet. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -9°C in Himmersundet and -12°C in Tärnaby. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Skellefteå with an average of 41 mm to high snowfall in Hemavan with 101 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Umeå usually sees around 75 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

For a more detailed look at Västerbotten's conditions throughout the year, check out our Västerbotten climate page.

Where to go in Västerbotten in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Västerbotten on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Västerbotten's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?

Umeå

In February Umeå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Umeå
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-2°C 
-8°C 
32 hours 
57 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-2°C 
-9°C 
75 hours 
49 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
169 hours 
42 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Umeå

Skellefteå

In February Skellefteå 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.

Skellefteå
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-3°C 
-9°C 
50 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-10°C 
41 mm 
14 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-7°C 
39 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Skellefteå

Karlsten

In February Karlsten generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Karlsten
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-5°C 
-13°C 
54 mm 
19 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-13°C 
47 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-9°C 
43 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Karlsten

Vilhelmina

In February Vilhelmina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vilhelmina
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-4°C 
-11°C 
54 mm 
18 days 
poor 
-4°C 
-12°C 
45 mm 
15 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
1°C 
-8°C 
41 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Vilhelmina

Kittelfjäll

In February Kittelfjäll generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kittelfjäll
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-5°C 
-12°C 
76 mm 
20 days 
poor 
-5°C 
-12°C 
64 mm 
18 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-10°C 
58 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Kittelfjäll

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

Is February the best time to visit Västerbotten?

In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Västerbotten due to the typically poor weather in Umeå.

Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Umeå. On the other hand, the months of 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.

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