Climate and Weather of Lapland, Finland

In Finland you have several regions, one of which is called Lapland. The most popular city in this region is Rovaniemi, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Lapland. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Lapland, during the months of July you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C. The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• The months of June, July and August have a high chance of precipitation.
• The coldest season / winter is in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
• July is the wettest month in Lapland. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• March is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Lapland is July with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.
• The coldest month is January with an average maximum daytime temperature of -6°C.
• June is the sunniest month in Lapland.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Lapland, Finland?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.