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When to go · Umeå

Umeå in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow) and the coldest, darkest weeks of Dec–Jan unless you come for winter.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−3°C / −11°C
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Sweden overall
Prices
Low
Sweden overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Umeå

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (dark, wet, little snow) and the coldest, darkest weeks of Dec–Jan unless you come for winter.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • UmeåHighs around -3 °C, lows around -11 °C, 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

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