Saariselka Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Saariselka. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -7°C (19°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 10°C (50°F) in July to -14°C (7°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Saariselka has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 650 mm (26 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Saariselka can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 84 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 32 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation spread across 17 snowy days days. For more details, please visit our Saariselka Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Saariselka can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 6.1 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 0.0 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Saariselka.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 86%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in August and September to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)