Best time to visit Lapland

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When is the best time to visit Lapland?

The best time to visit Lapland is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • -10°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lapland-10
    Jan
  • -9°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lapland-9
    Feb
  • -3°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lapland-3
    Mar
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lapland3
    Apr
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lapland10
    May
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lapland17
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lapland19
    Jul
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lapland17
    Aug
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lapland10
    Sep
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lapland3
    Oct
  • -3°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lapland-3
    Nov
  • -7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lapland-7
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Lapland?

The hottest time of year in Lapland is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Lapland?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Lapland with 68mm on average. There are normally 17 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lapland?

The sunniest time of year in Lapland is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 38% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Lapland shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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