What’s the climate like in Kiruna?
The current climate of Kiruna features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of -9°C. The average yearly temperature is around 4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -17°C and in the warmer months around 9°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kiruna in recent years was 30°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in January 2016.
On average, Kiruna gets 765 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 238 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Sweden? Check out the weather and climate in places like Stockholm, Småland, Malmö, or have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Best time to visit Kiruna?
The best time to visit Kiruna for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kiruna.
Climate Table of Kiruna
The climate table of Kiruna 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 | -3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 3 | -3 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -16 | -12 | -11 | -5 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | -3 | -9 | -12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 64 | 65 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 86 | 115 | 114 | 101 | 54 | 28 | 42 |
| Snow (cm) | 44 | 50 | 22 | 19 | 6,0 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 7,4 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 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: 4°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -9°C in January
- Precipitation*: 765 mm per year, averaging 64 mm per month
- Snowfall: 238 cm per year
- Driest months: 28 mm in November, 30 mm in March and 33 mm in April
- Wettest months: 115 mm in July, 114 mm in August and 101 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kiruna
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kiruna, Sweden. 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 Kiruna
This graph shows how much precipitation Kiruna, Sweden, 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 Kiruna
This graph shows how much snow Kiruna, Sweden, 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 Kiruna
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kiruna, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kiruna
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kiruna, Sweden. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kiruna
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kiruna, Sweden, 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 Kiruna
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kiruna, Sweden, 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 Kiruna by Month
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