Scharinska villan Area
Early 20th-century Umeå villa housing cultural exhibitions
Scharinska villan in Umeå is an early 20th-century villa noted for its Jugend (Art Nouveau) architecture; visitors stop for exhibitions, a café and local cultural programming.
Scharinska villan at a Glance#
How to Get to Scharinska villan#
Scharinska villan sits near the center of Umeå. From Umeå Central Station, it’s about a 10-15 minute walk (roughly 900 m) west along Storgatan and Västra Strandgatan.
Tips for Visiting Scharinska villan#
- If visiting exhibitions, check Umeå's cultural calendar-Schrinska villan hosts special events and concerts that use the house's rooms ingeniously.
- Stand on the veranda at dusk: Umeå's long summer evenings light the birch avenue beautifully.
- Look for Art Nouveau details: the stair banister, stained glass and original light fittings are often overlooked by hurried visitors.
Best Time to Visit Scharinska villan#
Visit in summer for gardens and long days; winter visits offer atmospheric interior shows but shorter daylight.
Weather & Climate near Scharinska villan#
Scharinska villan's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -12°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (634 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -4° | -13° | 47 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.4h |
| February | Poor | -12° - -3° | -13° | 32 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.4h |
| March | Poor | -7° - 1° | -8° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 96% | 3.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.5h |
| April | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -3° | 39 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 14.7h |
| May | Good | 2° - 12° | 5° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.8h |
| June | Very Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 19.8h |
| July | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.8h |
| August | Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.9h |
| September | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.8h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 69 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| November | Poor | -5° - 1° | -7° | 73 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| December | Poor | -9° - -2° | -11° | 47 mm | overcast | 99% | 3.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 4.2h |
