Climate of Lapland
(Finland)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 9 measuring stations in Lapland.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
Back to overview: Finland
Lapland is one of the coldest regions in Finland with an average daily high temperature of only 5 degrees centigrade. The climate in Finland is not really suitable for petted US Westcoasters or Central Europeans. It is mostly cold and in winter months the mercury column won't reach anything above freezing point. In the cold season even the maximum temperatures are well below zero. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from May to September. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from October to April.
› Overview: Climate in Finland
› Duration of daylight and sunshine in Finland
› Overview: Climate in Finland
› Duration of daylight and sunshine in Finland
hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
Climate charts for other regions in Finland
Important cities in Lapland
Lapland is a part of Finland and has an east-west extension of about 210 km. From north to south it is approximately 470 km. The biggest cities are Rovaniemi and Kemi. The local time is now Sunday, 5:21 am.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi | 34,781 | 66°30'0"N | 25°43'0"E |
| Kemi | 22,641 | 65°44'11"N | 24°33'49"E |
| Tornio | 21,236 | 65°50'53"N | 24°8'48"E |
| Keminmaa | 8,980 | 65°48'6"N | 24°32'41"E |
| Sodankylä | 8,942 | 67°25'0"N | 26°36'0"E |
| Kemijärvi | 8,883 | 66°40'0"N | 27°25'0"E |
| Inari | 7,049 | 68°54'21"N | 27°1'44"E |
| Pyhäjärvi | 6,094 | 67°4'12"N | 27°13'3"E |
| Kittilä | 5,713 | 67°40'0"N | 24°53'60"E |
| Ylitornio | 5,104 | 66°18'32"N | 23°40'38"E |
| Ranua | 4,833 | 65°55'0"N | 26°31'60"E |
| Pello | 4,542 | 66°46'25"N | 23°57'45"E |
| Salla | 4,401 | 66°49'60"N | 28°40'0"E |
| Posio | 4,252 | 66°6'31"N | 28°10'19"E |
| Ivalo | 3,998 | 68°39'35"N | 27°32'20"E |
| Kolari | 3,908 | 67°19'50"N | 23°46'40"E |
| Simo | 3,582 | 65°40'0"N | 25°3'0"E |
| Tervola | 3,538 | 66°4'60"N | 24°48'0"E |
| Muonio | 2,412 | 67°57'0"N | 23°41'60"E |
| Enontekiö | 2,145 | 68°23'9"N | 23°37'56"E |
| Utsjoki | 1,401 | 69°54'31"N | 27°1'42"E |
| Savukoski | 1,357 | 67°17'33"N | 28°9'29"E |
| Pelkosenniemi | 1,221 | 67°6'39"N | 27°30'38"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.