What’s the climate like in Swedish Lapland?
The current climate in Swedish Lapland features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of -8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 6°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -16°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Swedish Lapland in recent years was 31°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -31°C in January 2014.
On average, Swedish Lapland gets 817 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 190 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Sweden? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Stockholm, Småland, Malmö, or explore other destinations in Sweden.
Best time to visit Swedish Lapland?
The best time to visit Swedish Lapland for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Swedish Lapland.
Climate Table of Swedish Lapland
The climate table of Swedish Lapland shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -8 | -5 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 4 | -3 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -15 | -13 | -10 | -4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | -2 | -9 | -12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 52 | 45 | 31 | 33 | 59 | 62 | 109 | 141 | 123 | 87 | 35 | 40 |
| Snow (cm) | 34 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 8,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 6°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -8°C in January
- Precipitation*: 817 mm per year, averaging 68 mm per month
- Snowfall: 190 cm per year
- Driest months: 31 mm in March, 33 mm in April and 35 mm in November
- Wettest months: 141 mm in August, 123 mm in September and 109 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Swedish Lapland
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Swedish Lapland, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Swedish Lapland
This graph shows how much rainfall Swedish Lapland, Sweden, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Swedish Lapland
This graph shows how much snow Swedish Lapland, Sweden, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Swedish Lapland
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Swedish Lapland, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Swedish Lapland
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Swedish Lapland, Sweden. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Swedish Lapland
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Swedish Lapland, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Swedish Lapland
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Swedish Lapland, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Swedish Lapland by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Swedish Lapland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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