Åre or Levi in February?
On climate data, Levi comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
ÅrePhoto: Skistar ( talk · contribs ) · Public domain
LeviPhoto: DanielMichaelPerry · CC0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Åre | Levi |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -5 °C | -9 °C |
| Average daily low | -11 °C | -16 °C |
| Rainy days | 17 rainy days (est.) | 11 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 1 h/day | 1 h/day |
| Humidity | 98 % | 99 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Åre is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Levi is drier, with about 7 fewer rainy days.
Åre or Levi in February: the short answer
In February, Levi comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Åre 15/100 vs Levi 28/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Åre averages a climate score of 22/100, Levi 31/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -5 °C in Åre and -9 °C in Levi — warmer in Åre. Average daily lows are around -11 °C versus -16 °C.
On rain, Åre sees about 17 rainy days in February and Levi about 11 — drier in Levi. Sunshine is comparable (1 vs 1 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Åre records roughly 237 rainy days and Levi about 169 — the drier of the two overall is Levi. At their sunniest, Åre reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Levi about 6 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Åre has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Levi has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Levi scores higher in February (Åre 19 vs Levi 33).
Active & hiking: Levi scores higher in February (Åre 14 vs Levi 25).
Family: Levi scores higher in February (Åre 13 vs Levi 27).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Levi leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Levi carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.