Lapland Weather in July

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

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Kiruna Jukkasjärvi Porjus

Thinking about venturing to Lapland, Sweden this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Lapland in July

Lapland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. July in Lapland generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. July falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Kiruna. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Lapland, Sweden.

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

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Jukkasjärvi with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Kiruna with 115 mm (4.5 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Kiruna.

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 July

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
unpleasant
poor

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in Lapland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Lapland (July)

Precipitation variation in Lapland (July)

Kiruna

In July Kiruna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kiruna →

Jukkasjärvi

In July Jukkasjärvi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Jukkasjärvi →

Porjus

In July Porjus generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Porjus →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Lapland, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Sweden reached 37°C (99°F) in Linköping on July 21, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Jukkasjärvi 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Porjus 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Lapland weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Lapland, Sweden generally has tolerable weather conditions. Kiruna sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

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

Kiruna averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

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

Lapland, Sweden sees substantial rainfall in July. Kiruna typically averages about 115 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Lapland, Sweden?

We consider July 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.

On average, the best time to visit Lapland, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Kiruna. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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