When to go · Abisko and Björkliden
Abisko and Björkliden in January
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
- −9°C16°F / −18°C0°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Sweden overall
- Prices
- Low
- 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).
Weather in January
- Abisko and BjörklidenHighs around -9 °C, lows around -18 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 16 °F, lows around 0 °F, rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sweden overall
- Low
- Prices · Sweden overall
- Low
Sweden overall: Cold and dark in the south; Lapland is deep winter with a few hours of blue light and good auroras.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings