Climate Insights for Boliden

Skellefteå Kommun, Västerbotten County, Sweden

Hottest
July
20°C peak
Coldest
January
-13°C low
Wettest
July
103mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Boliden is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 672mm of precipitation falls per year. Boliden receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Boliden is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -13°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -7° Average: -10° Min: -13° Feb Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -8° Apr Max: 5° Average: 1° Min: -4° May Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 2° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 8° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 10° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 9° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -1° Nov Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -6° Dec Max: -4° Average: -7° Min: -10°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Boliden vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -13°C and the daily average is -10°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 36mm Feb Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 40mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 63mm Snow: 11mm Nov Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Boliden is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 672mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 33mm. That's 70mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 179cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 15km/h Sep Wind Speed: 15km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Boliden is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Boliden, which began on March 20, 2026. Boliden is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -13°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -8 to 13°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 115mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 8 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 257mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -6 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 169mm for the season, averaging 56mm per month. Expect around 36cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -13 to -4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 131mm over the season and a monthly average of 44mm. Expect around 94cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Boliden based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-13 °C
-7 °C
17 km/h
48 mm
36 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-4 °C
17 km/h
33 mm
24 cm
Mar Current
-8 °C
0 °C
17 km/h
33 mm
24 cm
Apr
-4 °C
5 °C
15 km/h
40 mm
21 cm
May
2 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
42 mm
4 cm
Jun
8 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
65 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
103 mm
0 cm
Aug
9 °C
18 °C
15 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Oct
-1 °C
5 °C
15 km/h
63 mm
11 cm
Nov
-6 °C
-1 °C
16 km/h
47 mm
25 cm
Dec
-10 °C
-4 °C
16 km/h
50 mm
34 cm
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