Skellefteå in December
3.6out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around -1°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.
-1°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
11Rainy days (50 mm)
3:11 hDaylight
09:57Sunrise · 13:08 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around -1°C
- Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.8 days)
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±4.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C | -9°C | 41 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
| February | -5°C | -10°C | 29 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | -1°C | -7°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.1 |
| April | 4°C | -3°C | 32 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.9 |
| May | 10°C | 3°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 14°C | 9°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| July | 18°C | 13°C | 73 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 17°C | 12°C | 69 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 12°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 6°C | 2°C | 63 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.0 |
| November | 1°C | -3°C | 55 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.8 |
| December | -1°C | -6°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Skellefteå in December?
Daytime highs average -1°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Skellefteå?
The best months are July, August, June.