Kiruna Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Kiruna 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 break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kiruna, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in July to a very cold -7°C in the coolest month, February.
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, Kiruna receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 715 mm. The climate in Kiruna shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in July, with an average of 115 mm of precipitation over 16 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 33 mm 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
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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 Kiruna in Sweden
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 115 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.
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