Skellefteå weather in December (Västerbotten, Sweden)

How's the weather trend in Skellefteå as December approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Skellefteå generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season takes place during December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -0°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -6°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Skellefteå in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 17 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Skellefteå. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skellefteå climate page with graphs.

 

Skellefteå, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -6°C  

Max Temperature -0°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Sweden in December

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Skellefteå should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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