Lapland weather in October
Planning a journey to Lapland this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Lapland in October?
Lapland is a region in Finland. October in Lapland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Kilpisjärvi at 1°C and cold in Kemi at 6°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kemi and -4°C in Kilpisjärvi. October is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Leppäjärvi with an average of 53 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kemi with 69 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 60 hours of sunlight in Rovaniemi. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at October'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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Average weather in Rovaniemi
In October Rovaniemi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In October Levi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Äkäslompolo
In October Äkäslompolo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Saariselka
In October Saariselka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Pyhätunturi
In October Pyhätunturi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lapland, in Finland.
Is October the best time to visit Lapland?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Lapland with often poor weather in Rovaniemi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Rovaniemi. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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