What’s the climate like in Lapland?
The current climate of Lapland features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 19°C during the day to lows of -9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 5°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Lapland in recent years was 31°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -32°C in January 2016.
On average, Lapland gets 875 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 247 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Lapland?
The best time to visit Lapland for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Lapland.
Climate Table of Lapland
The climate table of Lapland shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -9 | -5 | -2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 3 | -4 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -16 | -12 | -10 | -5 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | -2 | -10 | -11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 82 | 33 | 26 | 42 | 82 | 169 | 138 | 73 | 51 | 61 | 54 |
| Snow (cm) | 51 | 59 | 17 | 17 | 3,7 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 3,8 | 17 | 32 | 46 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 5°C
- Highest temperature: 19°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -9°C in January
- Precipitation*: 875 mm per year, averaging 73 mm per month
- Snowfall: 247 cm per year
- Driest months: 26 mm in April, 33 mm in March and 42 mm in May
- Wettest months: 169 mm in July, 138 mm in August and 82 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Lapland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Lapland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Lapland
This graph shows how much precipitation Lapland gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Lapland
This graph shows how much snow Lapland gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Lapland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Lapland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Lapland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Lapland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Lapland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Lapland over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Lapland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Lapland over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Lapland by Month
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