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Saariselka Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Saariselka can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast March, experiences much drier conditions, with 32 mm of snowfall, spread across 17 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Saariselka Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Ivalo, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Ivalo, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Saariselka

Sat   Jan 11
-18°C | -23°C
SW 5 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and slight snow

partly cloudy and slight snow

Sun   Jan 12
-11°C | -18°C
SW 5 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
-2°C | -13°C
S 7 m/s
18 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Saariselka in Finland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Saariselka?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Saariselka?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Saariselka?
    July tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Saariselka?
    March is the driest month with 32 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Saariselka?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 183 hours of sunshine.

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