Kiruna Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Kiruna, Sweden’s northernmost city, is a gateway to Arctic landscapes, the northern lights, and the world-famous Icehotel. The climate is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant in the warmest months to very cold in winter. Precipitation remains moderate overall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Monthly Temperature in Kiruna
In Kiruna, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in July to a very cold -7°C (19°F) in the coolest month, February.
Nights vary from 9°C (48°F) in July to around -15°C (5°F) during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kiruna
On average, Kiruna receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 715 mm (28 in). The climate in Kiruna shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, the wettest month, with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm (1.3 in) of snowfall over 14 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Kiruna Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Kiruna 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
