Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Björklöven stun Djurgården 3-0 in

Björklöven stun Djurgården 3-0 in first SHL game in 25 years

Election results: More than a

Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces

Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå

Three-Hour Voting Queue in Umeå Forces Polling Station to Stay Open Late

Preschool children in Umeå offered

Preschool children in Umeå offered measles antibodies after confirmed infection

Current Weather in Umeå

Stay updated with real-time weather information for Umeå. Data provided by SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute).

Moderates want tougher penalties for

Moderates want tougher penalties for rape of the elderly

Measles cases rise to 10

Measles cases rise to 10 after Urkult festival, mostly children under 18

Train traffic halted on Bothnia

Train traffic halted on Bothnia Line after embankment washed away in Kramfors

Severe sperm donor shortage across

Severe sperm donor shortage across Sweden, waiting times grow long

Stockholm is the most expensive

Stockholm is the most expensive city for student housing, Umeå the cheapest

Two men linked to Dalen

Two men linked to Dalen network get reduced sentences in Umeå drug case

Cried and called dad: How

Cried and called dad: How the 764 internet cult grew into a violent network

Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell

Yasin performs at Norway’s Slottsfjell Festival after Sweden shows were cancelled

Weather & Climate

Umeå experiences typical Swedish weather patterns with distinct seasons. The city enjoys long summer days and cozy winter evenings, making it a great place to visit year-round.

Spring
Mild temperatures, blooming nature
Summer
Pleasant warmth, extended daylight
Autumn
Colorful foliage, cooling temps
Winter
Snow-covered, cozy atmosphere