Lapland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lapland, Finland. Like most weather services, we show Lapland at one spot: Rovaniemi, its largest city. At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 6°C (43°F). Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Sep–Apr
About Rovaniemi weather
Is it raining in Rovaniemi right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 6° right now. Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Rovaniemi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 0–6° and lows of -3–1°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Rovaniemi lately?
In the past 7 days, Rovaniemi had 4 rainy days and 22.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rovaniemi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Lapland weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lapland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lapland is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -10°C (15°F) in January to 20°C (67°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Lapland?
July is the wettest month, with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 38 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Lapland?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -10°C (15°F) and lows of -16°C (4°F).
Does Lapland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 92 mm (3.6 in).
Lapland weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Rovaniemi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Lapland
Weather can differ a lot within Lapland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.