Weather radar Umeå
Real-time precipitation radar · Västerbotten · Sweden
Umeå climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Umeå shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -3.5° | -1.8° | 2.7° | 6.5° | 13.7° | 19.5° | 21.8° | 19.2° | 14.8° | 7.8° | 0.7° | -2.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -9.1° | -7.5° | -4.5° | -1.9° | 3.7° | 9.6° | 12.4° | 11° | 7.5° | 2.1° | -4.1° | -8.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 74 | 39 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 60 | 92 | 108 | 68 | 74 | 52 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 33 | 103 | 225 | 318 | 421 | 433 | 421 | 328 | 209 | 129 | 42 | 23 |
| Humidity | 86% | 86% | 77% | 70% | 63% | 68% | 73% | 81% | 83% | 86% | 88% | 87% |
Best time to visit Umeå
The best time to visit Umeå is typically May. In this month the average high is 13.7°C, precipitation is 32 mm and sunshine duration is 421 hours. The annual average high is 8.2°C, total annual precipitation is 723 mm (128 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2685 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Umeå
How up to date is the weather radar for Umeå?
The weather radar for Umeå is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Umeå?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Umeå: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Umeå?
The thunderstorm potential for Umeå is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Umeå.
What is the climate like in Umeå?
Umeå has an annual average high of 8.2°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 21.8°C), the coldest January (avg low -9.1°C). The wettest month is August with 108 mm, the driest March with 30 mm. Total annual precipitation is 723 mm (128 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2685 hours.