Lapland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Lapland is a region in Finland. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Lapland over the year. What is the best time to visit Lapland?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Lapland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

In January the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -7°C (19°F) in Kilpisjärvi to -4°C (25°F) in Kemi. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Lapland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In February the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -8°C (18°F) in Kilpisjärvi to -5°C (23°F) in Tornio. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In March the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -4°C (25°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 0°C (32°F) in Ylitornio. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In April the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with 0°C (32°F) to low in Ylitornio with 6°C (43°F).

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In May the weather in Lapland ranges from less favorable in Levi to mixed in Rovaniemi. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Ylitornio with 13°C (55°F).

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In June the weather in Lapland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to very good in Rovaniemi. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 11°C (52°F) to pleasant in Ylitornio with 18°C (64°F).

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In July the weather in Lapland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to excellent in Rovaniemi. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kilpisjärvi with 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Ylitornio with 21°C (70°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Lapland.

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In August the weather in Lapland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to very good in Rovaniemi. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kilpisjärvi with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Ylitornio with 19°C (66°F).

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In September the weather in Lapland ranges from less favorable in Kilpisjärvi to mixed in Rovaniemi. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Kemi with 13°C (55°F).

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In October the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with 1°C (34°F) to low in Kemi with 6°C (43°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In November the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with -3°C (27°F) to low in Kemi with 2°C (36°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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In December the weather in Lapland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -6°C (21°F) in Kilpisjärvi to -2°C (28°F) in Kemi. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

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