Umeå weather in February (Västerbotten, Sweden)

Curious about the climate in Umeå this February? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for February in Umeå includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February ushers in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -2°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -9°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Umeå in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with roughly 75 hours hours of sunshine. Ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Umeå. 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 Umeå climate page with graphs.

 

Umeå, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 75 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 Umeå 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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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