Obbolaön Island
Island near Umeå in Västerbotten County
Obbolaön at a Glance#
Address: Obbolaön, Västerbotten County, Sweden
How to Get to Obbolaön#
Obbolaön is reached by local ferry services from the nearby mainland towns in Västerbotten County. Service frequency varies seasonally; check local municipal ferry timetables for current schedules.
Tips for Visiting Obbolaön#
- Visit during summer for the island's nature reserve and birdwatching.
- Check local municipal ferry timetables-service frequency drops outside peak season.
- The island is small; bring cash for local kiosk purchases.
Best Time to Visit Obbolaön#
Summer offers the best access to the island and its amenities; winter is remote and quiet.
Summer
June-August · 12-22°C
Best time for access and outdoor activities.
Winter
December-February · -15-0°C
Very cold with limited ferry services; sea ice may form in extreme winters.
Weather & Climate near Obbolaön#
Climate
Obbolaön's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -11°C to 19°C. Moderate rainfall (611 mm/year).
Air Quality:
AQI 16
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-29°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -10° - -3° | -13° | 48 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -11° - -4° | -13° | 33 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 0° | -8° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Acceptable | -2° - 4° | -3° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.7h |
| May | Good | 3° - 11° | 4° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.8h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.8h |
| August | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 7° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 1° | 67 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 72 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -8° - -2° | -11° | 48 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |