Umeå weather in January (Västerbotten, Sweden)

Curious about the January weather in Umeå? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Umeå generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -2°C, while night temperatures can drop to -8°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Umeå in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Umeå. 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 Umeå climate page with graphs.

 

Umeå, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -2°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 57 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 32 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sweden in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Umeå in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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