Umeå
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Umeå month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Umeå are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -9°C), and August the wettest (about 102 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.9 | -9.0 | 65 | 1.5 |
| February | -1.9 | -8.1 | 50 | 3.5 |
| March | 1.6 | -5.6 | 41 | 7.2 |
| April | 6.1 | -2.4 | 35 | 10.1 |
| May | 12.4 | 3.2 | 43 | 13.2 |
| June | 18.0 | 9.3 | 59 | 14.3 |
| July | 20.5 | 12.4 | 90 | 14.0 |
| August | 18.4 | 11.3 | 102 | 11.2 |
| September | 14.0 | 7.7 | 87 | 7.5 |
| October | 7.2 | 1.9 | 93 | 4.5 |
| November | 1.6 | -3.1 | 76 | 2.0 |
| December | -0.8 | -6.4 | 79 | 0.9 |
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01 · OverviewUmeå, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Umeå took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Umeå
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Umeå
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Umeå
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Umeå
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Umeå
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Umeå
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umeå
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01 · Q&AWhere is Umeå located and what are its coordinates?
Umeå is situated in Sweden at geographic coordinates 63.8284, 20.2597 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Umeå?
Umeå has a recorded population of approximately 130,224 and observes the Europe/Stockholm time zone (SEK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Umeå?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Umeå include sv-SE, se, sma, fi-SE, and the circulating currency is SEK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Umeå?
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