Lapland, FinlandQuick decision
When to visit Lapland?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
11°C–18°C in July
🌧 Least rain
46% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
October (45%)
📅 Best score
7.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Northern LightsSeptember–March — peak probability December–February.
Santa Claus VillageDecember–January — Rovaniemi, meet Santa Claus.
Snowmobile & SleddingDecember–March — forest excursions, reindeer and huskies.
Arctic SummerJune–August — midnight sun, hiking and fishing.
Monthly climate data
Lapland weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -12°C | -8°C | 38% | 1.3 | 0.0h | 1.5/10 |
| ❄️ February | -12°C | -7°C | 34% | 1.1 | 0.2h | 1.8/10 |
| ❄️ March | -9°C | -4°C | 34% | 1.1 | 6.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌨️ April | -5°C | 1°C | 36% | 1.4 | 9.4h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 0°C | 7°C | 41% | 2.0 | 11.6h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 6°C | 14°C | 45% | 2.9 | 12.8h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 11°C | 18°C | 46% | 3.1 | 13.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 9°C | 15°C | 55% | 3.4 | 8.2h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 4°C | 9°C | 44% | 2.5 | 4.6h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌨️ October | -2°C | 2°C | 45% | 2.1 | 0.5h | 1.2/10 |
| ❄️ November | -6°C | -2°C | 32% | 1.3 | 0.0h | 1.8/10 |
| ❄️ December | -10°C | -5°C | 41% | 1.5 | 0.0h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 1°C, 37% rainy days, 9.1h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 49% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 3°C, 40% rainy days, 1.7h sunshine/day. Score: 2.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -7°C, 38% rainy days, 0.1h sunshine/day. Score: 1.6/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 46% rainy days and 18°C.
October is the wettest month with 45% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 18°C.
In winter, the average score is 1.6/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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