Weather in February in Västerbotten
Planning a journey to Västerbotten this February and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 75 hours of sunlight in Umeå. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a closer look at February's conditions in Västerbotten, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Västerbotten's yearly weather, check out our Västerbotten climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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