No. While the aurora activity is present year-round, the sky is too bright during the summer months due to the Midnight Sun. The Northern Lights season runs from late August to April.
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Is Piteå a good location for the Northern lights?
Yes! Piteå is located within the Aurora Zone, which means you have an excellent chance of spotting the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) on clear nights. If you are in the town center, spotting them can be trickier due to light pollution. However, in the surrounding countryside or during a guided Northern Lights tour in Piteå, your chances of seeing them are great!
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How many hours of daylight is their during the winter in Piteå?
Because Piteå is located just south of the Arctic Circle , it does not experience the very dark polar night where the sun remains completely below the horizon all day. However, its winter days are still incredibly short, with the sun hanging very low on the horizon.
The amount of daylight you will experience during the winter in Piteå varies by month:
- December
- about 3,5 hours of daylight
- With the shortest day around December 21st or 22nd.
- January
- about 5 hours of daylight
- February
- about 8,5 hours of daylight
Daylight is the time the sun above the horizon. Luckliy during the darker days, we get treated by the beautiful glowing skys in blue, purple and pinks or with northern lights.
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Is it worth visiting Piteå, Swedish Lapland during the darker days?
Absolutely! Every month offers its own unique experience shaped by the changing seasons.
While the days gradually shorten after Midsummer, the true “darker days” begin to set in around September. However, this darkness brings its own magic:- Autumn: As the dark nights return, so do the Northern Lights. It is the perfect season for stargazing, berry foraging, and hiking through golden forests.
- December: Piteå transforms into a magical winter wonderland. The snow cover acts as a natural mirror, beautifully reflecting the twilight to brighten the days with ethereal pink and blue skies.
The shift between the seasons is exactly what makes Piteå so special, there is always something different and unique to discover, no matter when you visit.
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When is a good time to see the Northern lights?
The Northern light season is from September to early April. Piteå is located in the Aurora Oval, so you have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights when there is any activity.
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