Skellefteå, Sweden: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Skellefteå, Sweden? If you're planning to go to Skellefteå, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Skellefteå, Sweden

Based on the climate and weather in Skellefteå, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Skellefteå, Sweden

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Skellefteå, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly option.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Skellefteå, Sweden by month

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January

January here is beyond freezing and very snowy. Temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It snows about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Skellefteå can be bitter cold and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It snows about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region is freezing and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains occasionally and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you are traveling to Skellefteå in April, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat snowy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time and snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you go to Skellefteå in May, you will notice that it can be brisk and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you visit Skellefteå during June, you will probably notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Skellefteå in July, you will notice that it can be chilly and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you visit Skellefteå during August, you are likely to notice that it is chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you go to Skellefteå in September, you will notice that it is brisk and very rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Skellefteå during October, you might see that it is cold and very rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Skellefteå is freezing, somewhat snowy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time and snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Skellefteå is beyond freezing and very snowy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C), with a few days below 0 F (10+ below zero C). It tends to rain sometimes. It also snows about two thirds of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to check out the lovely The Church Town, it's recommended to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Skellefteå Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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