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Lulea in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Lulea in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Lulea in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
February could be a good time to visit Lulea, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -6°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 33 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-33°C
Min.
+9°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lulea has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Lulea in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lulea for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in February is -2°C with a maximum of +7°C and a minimum of -20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -6°C to +1°C.

Is Lulea warm or cold in February?

Lulea is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -6°C to -6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -12°C to -12°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

February is one of the coolest months in Lulea, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Lulea in February

Water in Lulea in February is Cold. It varies from -1°C to 0°C, with an average of -1°C. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around -6°C.

The water temperature in February is one of the coldest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Lulea are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +16°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of -1°C.

Can you swim in Lulea in February?

We would not recommend swimming in Lulea in February, the water is very cold (-1°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Lulea in February

Lulea weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
-6°C-6°C-1°C
Min. temperature
-37°C-33°C-26°C
Max. temperature
+8°C+9°C+12°C
Rainfall
1 mm1 mm1 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
0°C-1°C0°C
Humidity
85%84%80%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
447
Cloudy days
121212
Rainy days
001
Snowy days
151212

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of -6°C for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 1 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 84%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Lulea in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Lulea is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Lulea based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 21 mm, with a 18% chance of snow on a typical day.

February is one of the snowiest months in Lulea.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Lulea?

This is the weather in Lulea in February 2023:
1 February
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-6°C
2 February
☀️
-5°C
3 February
☀️
-12°C
4 February
☀️
-17°C
5 February
☀️
-6°C
6 February
☁️
+2°C
7 February
☀️
+5°C
8 February
☁️
+1°C
9 February
☁️
+3°C
10 February
☀️
-1°C
11 February
☀️
-3°C
12 February
☀️
+4°C
13 February
☀️
+5°C
14 February
☀️
+7°C
15 February
🌫️
0°C
16 February
🌨️
0°C
17 February
☀️
0°C
18 February
🌨️
0°C
19 February
🌨️
-3°C
20 February
🌨️
-4°C
21 February
☀️
-8°C
22 February
🌨️
-4°C
23 February
☀️
-1°C
24 February
☀️
-5°C
25 February
☀️
-5°C
26 February
☀️
-5°C
27 February
☀️
+5°C
28 February
☀️
+1°C
In February 2023 Lulea had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -2°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of -17°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 46%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Lulea climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Lulea in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+2°C) and the highest in 2020 (+8°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 158 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 767 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea in February:

Is February a good time to visit Lulea?

It’s always a good time to visit Lulea, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Lulea in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Lulea in February?

Swimming in Lulea in February is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Lulea rainy in February?

Lulea is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Lulea in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Lulea in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Sweden

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Monthly weather in Lulea

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lulea, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.