Skellefteå weather in January (Västerbotten, Sweden)

What is the weather forecast for Skellefteå in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Skellefteå includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -3°C. At night, it falls to around -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Skellefteå in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Skellefteå. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Skellefteå, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Where to go in Sweden in January

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Skellefteå.

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