Gällivare Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Gällivare is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Gällivare, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -15°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Gällivare receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 721 mm. The climate in Gällivare shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 110 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 34 mm of snowfall over 14 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Gällivare Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Gällivare.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Gällivare in Sweden
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 110 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 34 mm of precipitation.
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