Lapland Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Lapland, Sweden in August.

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Kiruna Jukkasjärvi Porjus

Planning a journey to Lapland, Sweden this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Lapland in August

Lapland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. August in Lapland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of August is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Kiruna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Lapland, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jukkasjärvi with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Porjus with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Lapland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lapland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kiruna)

January-7°C (19°F) February-7°C (19°F) March-2°C (28°F) April3°C (37°F) May9°C (48°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September11°C (52°F) October4°C (39°F) November-3°C (27°F) December-5°C (23°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Lapland in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Lapland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Lapland

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Lapland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Lapland (August)

Precipitation variation in Lapland (August)

Kiruna

In August Kiruna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Kiruna →

Jukkasjärvi

In August Jukkasjärvi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Jukkasjärvi →

Porjus

In August Porjus generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Lapland in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Jukkasjärvi 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Porjus 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Lapland weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Lapland, Sweden in August?

In August, Lapland, Sweden generally has tolerable weather conditions. Kiruna sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Lapland, Sweden in August?

Daytime temperatures in Kiruna peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in August, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Lapland, Sweden get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Lapland, Sweden during August, with Kiruna averaging close to 86 mm (3.4 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Lapland, Sweden?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Lapland, Sweden. Typically, the climate in Kiruna is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Kiruna. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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