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When to go · Abisko and Björkliden

Abisko and Björkliden in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−7°C (19°F) / −16°C (3°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Sweden overall
Prices
Medium
Sweden overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Abisko and Björkliden

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

Is another month better than December?

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in December

Long-term averages
  • Abisko and BjörklidenHighs around -7 °C (19 °F), lows around -16 °C (3 °F), rain on about 9 days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Christmas big impact

    24–26 Dec · Sweden

    Christmas Eve is the main day: shops close early, many restaurants shut 24–25 Dec.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sweden overall
Medium
Prices · Sweden overall
Medium

Sweden overall: Christmas markets, Lucia and julbord buffets; polar night in the far north.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Abisko and Björkliden, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Dec: Avoid

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Dec: -7 °C (19 °F)

    Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)

  • Night low

    Dec: -16 °C (3 °F)

    Feb: -17 °C (1 °F)

  • Rain days

    Dec: 9

    Feb: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Dec: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Prices

    Dec: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Dec: 1

    Feb: 0

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold); Apr–May (wet snow, thin ice).

February: Inside Abisko and Björkliden's best window: Feb–Mar (auroras, ski), Jun–Sep (midnight sun, hiking).

Abisko and Björkliden: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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