Weather in August in Lapland
Thinking about venturing to Lapland this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Lapland in August?
Lapland is a region in Finland. August in Lapland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. In August, it is summer.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Kilpisjärvi at 13°C to pleasant in Ylitornio at 19°C. At night it cools down to 9°C in Ylitornio and 5°C in Kilpisjärvi.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nuorgam with an average of 68 mm to moderate rainfall in Kilpisjärvi with 91 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 183 hours of sunlight anticipated in Rovaniemi. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Lapland for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lapland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Lapland?
Rovaniemi
In August Rovaniemi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Levi
In August Levi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Äkäslompolo
In August Äkäslompolo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Saariselka
In August Saariselka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pyhätunturi
In August Pyhätunturi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lapland, in Finland.
Is August the best time to visit Lapland?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Rovaniemi, August might be a good time to visit Lapland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Lapland is in July with generally perfect weather in Rovaniemi. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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