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When is the best time to go to Lulea

When is the best time to go to Lulea, depending on the weather and climate.
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When is the best time to visit Lulea?

In general the best time to visit Lulea is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Lulea in different months

This is the average weather in Lulea for each month based on historic data:

May, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +19°C during July.

In January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, December the weather is OK. Expect around 67 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 47 mm in January.

November bring not the best weather. November is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -5°C.

Climate in Lulea

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Lulea for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+8°C+9°C+12°C+17°C+27°C+29°C+31°C+28°C+22°C+16°C+12°C+8°C
Average Maximum Temperature
-6°C-6°C-1°C+4°C+10°C+15°C+19°C+17°C+12°C+6°C0°C-4°C
Minimum Temperature
-37°C-33°C-26°C-15°C-7°C+1°C+6°C+3°C-3°C-13°C-20°C-32°C
Avg. water temperature
+1°C0°C+1°C+2°C+7°C+16°C+19°C+18°C+15°C+11°C+8°C+6°C
Humidity, %
858480756968737780848786
Rain, mm
1119376071746650237
Snow, mm
4733322130000113040
Average wind speed, m/s
323223223333
Sunny Days
447786765533
Cloud Days
1212121211108910101111
Rainy Days
001311141516151151
Snowy Days
15121292000041015

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Lulea during the whole year:
The hottest month in Lulea is July with average maximum temperature going up to +19°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -12°C.

Water temperature

Here are the water temperatures in Lulea during the whole year:
Lulea achieves its warmest water temperature in July, where the average sea temperature goes up to +16°C. Coldest water temperature is in February with -1°C in average.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Lulea looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Lulea is November with average humidity going up to 87%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 68%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Lulea during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 37 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 16 rainy days and 74 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Lulea during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 15 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lulea:

What is the hottest month in Lulea?

The hottest month in Lulea is July with average maximum temperature of +19°C.

What is the coldest month in Lulea?

The coldest month in Lulea is January with minimum temperatures of -12°C.

Is Lulea worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Lulea could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.

When does it rain the least in Lulea?

if you're looking to visit Lulea when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 1 mm of rain.

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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.