Lapland Weather in September

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

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Kiruna Jukkasjärvi Porjus

Considering a trip to Lapland, Sweden this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Lapland in September

Lapland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. September in Lapland generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Kiruna.

For a closer look at conditions across Lapland, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Jukkasjärvi with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Porjus with 74 mm (2.9 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 September

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

Temperature range in Lapland (September)

Precipitation variation in Lapland (September)

Kiruna

In September Kiruna generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kiruna →

Jukkasjärvi

In September Jukkasjärvi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
11°C (52°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Jukkasjärvi →

Porjus

In September Porjus generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Porjus →

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

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kiruna 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Jukkasjärvi 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Porjus 12°C (54°F) 4°C (39°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Lapland weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Lapland, Sweden brings unpleasant weather. In Kiruna, daytime temperatures are typically around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

In Kiruna, the average daytime high in September is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Kiruna averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Lapland, Sweden.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Lapland, Sweden?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Lapland, Sweden with often unpleasant weather in Kiruna.

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 weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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