Temperature in Lapland in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Lapland, Finland this August.

Lapland, Finland, a region in Finland, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 13°C (55°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 19°C (66°F) in Ylitornio. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Ylitornio and 5°C (41°F) in Kilpisjärvi. August is part of the summer season

What is the temperature of the different cities in Lapland, Finland in August?

Discover the typical August temperatures for the most popular locations of Lapland on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Lapland temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Lapland, Finland in August?

Rovaniemi averages a daytime high of 18°C (64°F) in August, which is pleasant for Lapland, Finland.

How cold does it get at night in Lapland, Finland in August?

Average overnight lows in Lapland, Finland during August sit near 9°C (48°F) in Rovaniemi.

What is the warmest city in August in Lapland, Finland?

Ylitornio tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 9°C (48°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Lapland, Finland?

In our database, Kilpisjärvi is the chilliest city in August in Lapland, Finland. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 13°C (55°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 5°C (41°F).

How much sun does Lapland, Finland get in August?

Across Lapland, Finland, sunshine in August ranges from overcast in Ivalo (69 hours) to moderately sunny in Rovaniemi (183 hours).

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