Norra Storfjället
Mountains Mountain massif in Västerbotten, northern Sweden
Norra Storfjället in Västerbotten offers tundra plateaus, marked hiking trails and winter ski-touring routes; visitors come for long treeless ridges, Sami reindeer country nearby and sparse mountain huts.
How to Get to Norra Storfjället #
Access from nearby regional centers such as Vilhelmina or Hemavan; local roads and marked trails lead into the Storfjället areas. Check local tourism boards for current trail and hut information.
Tips for Visiting Norra Storfjället #
- Plan for long daylight in summer if attempting multi-day treks; mountain huts may require advance booking.
- Carry insect repellent in early summer when marshy valleys can be lively with insects.
- Check local mountain rescue and trail signage-conditions on high plateaus can change quickly.
Best Time to Visit Norra Storfjället #
Summer for hiking and mountain access; winter only for experienced winter mountaineers.
Weather & Climate near Norra Storfjället #
Norra Storfjället's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 14°C. Moderate rainfall (797 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 98 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
