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Lapland weather in July
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lapland in July?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: July is a good time to visit Lapland. July remains slightly better (+0.0 pts).
By trip type
Lapland in July by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in July
🎯 Good period — 18°C with good sunshine. Reasonable crowds In July, Lapland sees 18°C during the day with 13.4h of sunshine per day. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In July, Lapland averages 18°C, 46% rainy days and 13.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
July vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lapland in July
Is July a good time to visit Lapland?
July is an acceptable time for Lapland (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (7.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Lapland in July?
With 18°C max and 13.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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