Northern Lights Forecast in Västerbotten

The best places to view the aurora in Västerbotten are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 39 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Västerbotten generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 39 locations in Västerbotten so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.