Umeå news

Read the latest local news from Umeå.
Archaeological finds provide new picture

Archaeological finds provide new picture of Bronze Age life in northern Sweden

Clean Bandit to play at

Clean Bandit to play at Brännbollsyran in Umeå this summer

Balsam Karam receives this year's

Balsam Karam receives this year's Sara Lidman Prize

The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend

The winner's Olympic greeting: Defend the blue and yellow colors

Current Weather in Umeå

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

Child died of cardiac arrest

Child died of cardiac arrest during anesthesia

Record in "Musikhjälpen": Tramset not

Record in "Musikhjälpen": Tramset not in vain

Expanding warning for ice slips

Expanding warning for ice slips – now in several counties

Reindeer was run over and

Reindeer was run over and its throat cut – man charged

Ronny and Ragge are calling

Ronny and Ragge are calling it quits – doing a farewell tour

Sahara Hotnights releases album and

Sahara Hotnights releases album and goes on tour

Sweden's best tap water is

Sweden's best tap water is found here

Refused members continue – in

Refused members continue – in a new band

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