Finnish Lapland
Snow up to the windows, a team of huskies who take the job seriously, and a decent chance of the sky doing something green.
The best time to visit Finnish Lapland is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -5°C (22°F). Local time there is 19:32 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
January · high -6°C · rain 46mm · 4.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Rovaniemi, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C20°F | 46mm1.8in | 4.1h4.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | -6°C22°F | 48mm1.9in | 7.9h7.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | -2°C29°F | 41mm1.6in | 11.4h11.4h | |
| April | 5°C41°F | 34mm1.3in | 15.3h15.3h | |
| May | 11°C51°F | 60mm2.4in | 19.4h19.4h | |
| June | 19°C66°F | 63mm2.5in | 24.0h24.0h | the sun does not set |
| July | 19°C66°F | 91mm3.6in | 21.5h21.5h | |
| August | 18°C64°F | 84mm3.3in | 16.9h16.9h | |
| September | 11°C53°F | 74mm2.9in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| October | 3°C38°F | 91mm3.6in | 9.2h9.2h | |
| November | -2°C28°F | 43mm1.7in | 5.4h5.4h | |
| December | -4°C24°F | 52mm2.0in | 2.3h2.3h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Finnish Lapland?
The best time to visit Finnish Lapland is Dec–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about -5°C (22°F).
How warm does Finnish Lapland get?
Typical daytime highs in Finnish Lapland are Mar–May 5°C (40°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (65°F), Sep–Nov 4°C (40°F), Dec–Feb -5°C (22°F).
Is Finnish Lapland expensive?
On the ground, Finnish Lapland is steep.
What sort of trip is Finnish Lapland good for?
Finnish Lapland is good for ski and snow holidays, bucket-list trips, adventure holidays, nature and scenery.
How rainy is Finnish Lapland?
The wettest month in Finnish Lapland is July at 91mm (3.6in), the driest April at 34mm (1.3in), with a monthly average of 61mm (2.4in).
What plug do I need for Finnish Lapland?
Finnish Lapland uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
