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Best time to visit Rovaniemi (Lapland)
without extreme heat

Rovaniemi (Lapland), Finland is most comfortable in May, June, August. The toughest month for heat is January (comfort 63/100). In August, daytime highs average 18.5°C (feels like 17°C) with 0 days over 30°C and 0 tropical nights.

LIVE
May
BEST MONTH
18.5°C
AUGUST AVG HIGH
0
AUGUST TROPICAL NIGHTS
63/100
JANUARY COMFORT
MonthAvg highAvg lowFeels likeDays ≥30°CDays ≥35°CNights ≥20°CComfort
January -6.8° -12.4°-11.7°000 63
February -5.7° -10.9°-10.4°000 66
March -1.1° -8.1°-5.4°000 77
April 3.9° -4.5°-0.3°000 90
May 11.4° 1.8°7.9°000 100
June 18.4° 9.8°16.3°000 100
July 21° 12.7°19.9°0.400.2 99
August 18.5° 10.9°17°000 100
September 12.8° 6.8°10.4°000 100
October 4.5° 0.1°1.1°000 91
November -2.3° -7.1°-6.4°000 74
December -5.2° -10.5°-9.8°000 67

Rovaniemi (Lapland) heat FAQ

Is Rovaniemi (Lapland) too hot in August?

No. August daytime highs in Rovaniemi (Lapland) average a comfortable 18.5°C with 0 days over 30°C — it's a solid summer choice for avoiding extreme heat.

What is the best month to visit Rovaniemi (Lapland) for comfortable weather?

Based on 5 years of climate data, the most comfortable months in Rovaniemi (Lapland) are May, June, August. The toughest month for heat is January, scoring 63/100 on our heat-comfort index.

How hot are summer nights in Rovaniemi (Lapland)?

In August, nights in Rovaniemi (Lapland) average a low of 10.9°C, with 0 tropical nights per month (nights that stay at or above 20°C) — a key factor for sleep quality if your stay has no air conditioning.

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