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    What is the weather like in Lapland in summer?

    Temperatures, the short summer season and what to expect outdoors.

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    Short answer

    Lapland summers are short and light. Visit Finland gives typical summer temperatures of 15 to 22 °C in Rovaniemi, and in July 2026 the average in northern Lapland was about 11 to 14 °C. Thermal summer arrives about a month later than in southern Finland, and autumn can begin in the last week of August.

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    Why

    1. Visit Finland lists summer temperatures of 15 to 22 °C in Rovaniemi.
    2. The Finnish Meteorological Institute says summer starts in Lapland about a month later than in southern Finland.
    3. In July 2026, FMI reported monthly means of about 11 to 14 °C in northern Lapland.

    Details

    Frosty nights are possible even in July on the fells: in July 2026 FMI recorded -2.0 °C at Tulppio in Savukoski. Weather on the fells changes quickly.

    Tip

    Bring mosquito repellent and a head net for July hikes. Visit Finland names mosquitoes as a concern in Lapland in July.

    What may differ

    Heat waves reach Lapland too. Some summers have had more heat days in the north than in the south.

    Common misconception

    Lapland is cold and snowy even in summer.

    What actually happens

    Snow melts by late May or June except in a few fell hollows, and summer days often reach 15 to 22 °C.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Weather varies a lot from year to year, so check the forecast of the Finnish Meteorological Institute before you travel.

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