When is the best time to go to Skellefteå

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Skellefteå, 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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Skellefteå weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Skellefteå 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

Skellefteå January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-6°C 42mm 0.5hrs 7.6hrs

Skellefteå's weather in January is typically very cold and reasonably dry in nature.

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

January is in the winter in Skellefteå and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 42mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Skellefteå February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 33mm 1.6hrs 10.2hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Skellefteå and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (22°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 33mm 1.3 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 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Skellefteå March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 32mm 3.4hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

March is in the spring in Skellefteå and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -9°C (15°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 32mm 1.3 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.

Skellefteå weather in March »

April

Skellefteå April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 32mm 5.9hrs 17.1hrs

Skellefteå's weather in April 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 Skellefteå.

April is in the spring in Skellefteå and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 32mm 1.2 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in April »

May

Skellefteå May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 35mm 4hrs 9.7hrs

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

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

May is in the spring in Skellefteå and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 35mm 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 4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in May »

June

Skellefteå June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 40mm 0hrs 7.6hrs

The weather in June in Skellefteå is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the summer in Skellefteå and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 40mm 1.6 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.

Skellefteå weather in June »

July

Skellefteå July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 57mm 4.7hrs 10.2hrs

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

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

July is in the summer in Skellefteå and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 57mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in July »

August

Skellefteå August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 71mm 7.2hrs 13.2hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Skellefteå and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 71mm 2.8 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 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in August »

September

Skellefteå September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 65mm 4.4hrs 17.1hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Skellefteå and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 65mm 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in September »

October

Skellefteå October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 55mm 2.8hrs 9.7hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Skellefteå and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 55mm 2.1 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in October »

November

Skellefteå November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 61mm 1.4hrs 7.6hrs

November in Skellefteå is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Skellefteå and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 61mm 2.4 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 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Skellefteå weather in November »

December

Skellefteå December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-3°C 48mm 0.5hrs 10.2hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Skellefteå and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -11°C (13°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Skellefteå with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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Skellefteå weather stats

Skellefteå weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.5°C 65.3°F
Driest month: April 32mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: January -6.5°C 20.3°F
Wettest month: August 71mm 2.8ins
Warmest sea: August 15.2°C 59.4°F
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