When is the best time to go to Luleå

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Luleå, Sweden. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Luleå weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Luleå are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Luleå January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-7°C 33mm 0.5hrs 7.4hrs 1°C

Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Luleå during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luleå for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Luleå and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Luleå with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in January »

February

Luleå February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-7°C 30mm 1.5hrs 10.2hrs -0°C

February in Luleå is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luleå for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Luleå and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Luleå with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in February »

March

Luleå March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 30mm 3.4hrs 13.3hrs -1°C

The weather in March in Luleå is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luleå for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Luleå and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (28°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Luleå with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in March »

April

Luleå April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 29mm 6.1hrs 17.3hrs 0°C

Luleå's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Luleå, with some very good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Luleå and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Luleå with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in April »

May

Luleå May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 32mm 4hrs 9.9hrs 3°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Luleå and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Luleå, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Luleå and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Luleå with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in May »

June

Luleå June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 36mm 0hrs 7.4hrs 8°C

Luleå's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luleå, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Luleå and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Luleå with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in June »

July

Luleå July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
17°C 45mm 0hrs 10.2hrs 13°C

July in Luleå is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Luleå, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Luleå and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in July »

August

Luleå August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 65mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs 15°C

The weather in August in Luleå is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Luleå, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Luleå and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in August »

September

Luleå September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 63mm 4.5hrs 17.3hrs 12°C

Luleå's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luleå.

September is in the fall / autumn in Luleå and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in September »

October

Luleå October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 44mm 2.7hrs 9.9hrs 8°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Luleå and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Luleå.

October is in the fall / autumn in Luleå and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in October »

November

Luleå November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 50mm 1.3hrs 7.4hrs 5°C

The climate in Luleå during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luleå for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Luleå and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in November »

December

Luleå December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-5°C 45mm 0.5hrs 10.2hrs 2°C

December in Luleå is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Luleå for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Luleå and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (22°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Luleå with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Luleå weather in December »

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Luleå weather stats

Luleå weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.2°C 66.6°F
Driest month: April 29mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: January -8.2°C 17.2°F
Wettest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: August 14.6°C 58.3°F
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