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Lapland in September
what's the weather like?

Lapland in September? Not the best window — aim for July.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 68.44°N 27.42°E
48°FMax temperature
44%Rainy days
4.6hSunshine / day

Lapland weather in September

❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
39°F – 48°F
🌧 Rainy days
44% of days
☀️ Sunshine
4.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
3.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.2/10)

Should you visit Lapland in September?

❌ Poor

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 44%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 48°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███░░░░░░░ 4.6h/d

Our take: Lapland in September: 44% rain, 4.6h of sunshine. Better to wait for July.

Lapland in September by trip type

What to expect in September

Autumn marks the end of peak season in Lapland. Temperatures drop (9°F) and rain returns (44% of days). Expect rain on 44% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

All months for Lapland

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
❄️ January10°F18°F38%0.1in0.0h1.5/10
❄️ February10°F19°F34%0.0in0.2h1.8/10
❄️ March16°F25°F34%0.0in6.4h4.0/10
🌨️ April23°F34°F36%0.1in9.4h4.2/10
🌦️ May32°F45°F41%0.1in11.6h4.7/10
🌦️ June43°F57°F45%0.1in12.8h6.7/10
🌦️ July52°F64°F46%0.1in13.4h7.2/10
🌦️ August48°F59°F55%0.1in8.2h4.8/10
🌦️ September39°F48°F44%0.1in4.6h3.8/10
🌨️ October28°F36°F45%0.1in0.5h1.2/10
❄️ November21°F28°F32%0.1in0.0h1.8/10
❄️ December14°F23°F41%0.1in0.0h1.4/10
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 September, Lapland averages 48°F, 44% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 3.8/10. See methodology →

September vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.2/10). Difference:

FAQ — Lapland in September

Is September a good time to visit Lapland?
September is not recommended for Lapland (score 3.8/10). With 44% rainy days and 4.6h of sunshine, consider July (7.2/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Lapland in September?
It's cool with 48°F daytime and 39°F at night. 4.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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