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 poor. 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 poor. 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 poor. 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 poor. 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 poor in Levi to unpleasant 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 unpleasant in Kilpisjärvi to pleasant 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 unpleasant in Kilpisjärvi to perfect 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 unpleasant in Kilpisjärvi to pleasant 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 poor in Kilpisjärvi to unpleasant 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 poor. 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 poor. 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 poor. 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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