Västerbotten weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Västerbotten, Sweden. Like most weather services, we show Västerbotten at one spot: Umeå, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 7°C (44°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Umeå weather
Is it raining in Umeå right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 7° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Umeå this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 5–10° and lows of -1–5°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Umeå lately?
In the past 7 days, Umeå had 3 rainy days and 22.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Umeå?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Västerbotten weather by month
When is the best time to visit Västerbotten?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Västerbotten is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (22°F) in January to 19°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Västerbotten?
August is the wettest month, with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Västerbotten?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (22°F) and lows of -10°C (13°F).
Does Västerbotten have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 101 mm (4.0 in).
How warm is the sea in Västerbotten?
The sea is warmest in August at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in January at about 0°C (32°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Umeå), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Västerbotten
Weather can differ a lot within Västerbotten: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umeå | Jun–Aug | None | -5–19°C | 816 mm |
| Skellefteå | Jun–Aug | None | -6–19°C | 713 mm |