Weather in July in Lapland
Thinking about venturing to Lapland this July 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 July?
Lapland is a region in Finland. July in Lapland generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In July, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Kilpisjärvi at 15°C to pleasant in Ylitornio at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Ylitornio and 7°C in Kilpisjärvi. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Lapland.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tornio with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Kilpisjärvi with 109 mm. Rovaniemi experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Rovaniemi enjoys close to 261 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at July's conditions in Lapland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Lapland's yearly weather, check out our Lapland climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Lapland?
Rovaniemi
In July Rovaniemi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Levi
In July Levi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Äkäslompolo
In July Äkäslompolo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Saariselka
In July Saariselka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Pyhätunturi
In July Pyhätunturi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lapland, in Finland.
Is July the best time to visit Lapland?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Lapland. Typically, the climate in Rovaniemi is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Rovaniemi. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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