When is the best time to go to Gällivare

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Gällivare, Sweden. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Gällivare weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Gällivare are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Gällivare January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-10°C 30mm 0.4hrs 7hrs

The weather in January in Gällivare is characteristically very cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gällivare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Gällivare and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -11°C (12°F), whilst at night -22°C (-8°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in January »

February

Gällivare February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 26mm 1.5hrs 10hrs

February in Gällivare is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

February is in the winter in Gällivare and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (15°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in February »

March

Gällivare March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-4°C 25mm 3.5hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in March in Gällivare is characteristically cold and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

March is in the spring in Gällivare and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in March »

April

Gällivare April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 27mm 6hrs 17.9hrs

Gällivare's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gällivare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Gällivare and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in April »

May

Gällivare May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 36mm 3.9hrs 10.4hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Gällivare and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

May is in the spring in Gällivare and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in May »

June

Gällivare June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 52mm 0hrs 7hrs

June is a reasonably dry month in Gällivare and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Gällivare, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Gällivare and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Gällivare with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in June »

July

Gällivare July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 75mm 0hrs 10hrs

July in Gällivare is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Gällivare, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Gällivare and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in July »

August

Gällivare August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 74mm 2.9hrs 13.4hrs

The weather in August in Gällivare is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

August is in the summer in Gällivare and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in August »

September

Gällivare September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 50mm 4.3hrs 17.9hrs

Gällivare's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

September is in the fall / autumn in Gällivare and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in September »

October

Gällivare October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 40mm 2.6hrs 10.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Gällivare and the temperature is generally cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Gällivare.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gällivare and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in October »

November

Gällivare November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 40mm 1.3hrs 7hrs

Gällivare's weather in November is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gällivare for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Gällivare and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (22°F), whilst at night -14°C (7°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in November »

December

Gällivare December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 33mm 0.4hrs 10hrs

December in Gällivare is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Gällivare for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Gällivare and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -20°C (-3°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Gällivare with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Gällivare weather in December »

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Gällivare weather stats

Gällivare weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.2°C 63°F
Driest month: March 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: June 0hrs
Coldest month: January -11.5°C 11.3°F
Wettest month: July 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 12.9°C 55.2°F
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