The climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Swedish Lapland, Sweden.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
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.
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Swedish Lapland, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Swedish Lapland
Yearly Temperature in Swedish Lapland
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Swedish Lapland, Sweden. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Swedish Lapland
Total Yearly Precipitation in Swedish Lapland
Average Snowfall per Month in Swedish Lapland
Total Yearly Snowfall in Swedish Lapland
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Swedish Lapland
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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.