Weather in January in Västerbotten
Considering a trip to Västerbotten this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Västerbotten in January?
Västerbotten is a region in Sweden. January in Västerbotten generally has very cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C in Tärnaby to -2°C in Umeå. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -8°C in Umeå and -12°C in Tärnaby. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Skellefteå with an average of 50 mm to high snowfall in Hemavan with 113 mm.Average sunshine
The city Umeå usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a closer look at January'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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Västerbotten?
Umeå
In January Umeå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Skellefteå
In January Skellefteå generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karlsten
In January 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 January Vilhelmina generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kittelfjäll
In January 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 January the best time to visit Västerbotten?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Västerbotten with often poor weather in Umeå.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Umeå. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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