Umeå in December
3.5out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 0°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
0°CAvg high
-5°CAvg low
12Rainy days (62 mm)
3:49 hDaylight
09:40Sunrise · 13:30 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 0°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -5°C
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 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 (±4.5 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 | -3°C | -7°C | 49 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.7 |
| February | -3°C | -8°C | 36 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| March | 0°C | -6°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | 4°C | -1°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.0 |
| May | 9°C | 4°C | 43 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| June | 14°C | 9°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 18°C | 13°C | 74 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 17°C | 12°C | 75 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| September | 13°C | 8°C | 62 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 7°C | 3°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.1 |
| November | 2°C | -1°C | 69 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.0 |
| December | 0°C | -5°C | 62 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Umeå in December?
Daytime highs average 0°C and nights about -5°C.
When is the best time to visit Umeå?
The best months are July, August, June, September.