What’s the climate like in Luleå?
The current climate in Luleå features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of -5°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 7°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -12°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Luleå in recent years was 31°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in January 2016.
On average, Luleå gets 864 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 903 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Sweden? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Stockholm, Småland, Malmö, or explore other destinations in Sweden.
Best time to visit Luleå?
The best time to visit Luleå for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Luleå.
Climate Table of Luleå
The climate table of Luleå shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -5 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 6 | 0 | -2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -10 | -7 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 1 | -5 | -9 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 52 | 45 | 40 | 56 | 118 | 158 | 97 | 68 | 75 | 49 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 175 | 213 | 275 | 133 | 1,0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9,1 | 36 | 60 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 7°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -5°C in January
- Precipitation*: 864 mm per year, averaging 72 mm per month
- Snowfall: 903 cm per year
- Driest months: 40 mm in April, 41 mm in December and 45 mm in March
- Wettest months: 158 mm in July, 118 mm in June and 97 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Luleå
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Luleå, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Luleå
This graph shows how much rainfall Luleå, Sweden, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Luleå
This graph shows how much snow Luleå, Sweden, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Luleå
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Luleå, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Luleå
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Luleå, Sweden. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Luleå
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Luleå, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Luleå
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Luleå, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Luleå by Month
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