When is the best time to go to Kiruna
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kiruna, 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.
Average temperatures in Kiruna
Kiruna weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kiruna 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 26mm | 0.4hrs | 6.7hrs |
January in Kiruna is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiruna for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kiruna and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (14°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 26mm 1 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.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 23mm | 1.5hrs | 9.9hrs |
February in Kiruna is generally dry with the temperature being very 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 Kiruna.
February is in the winter in Kiruna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 23mm 0.9 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.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 21mm | 3.5hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in March in Kiruna is characteristically cold and 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 Kiruna.
March is in the spring in Kiruna and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (25°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 21mm 0.8 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.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 26mm | 6hrs | 18.2hrs |
Kiruna's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kiruna, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Kiruna and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -9°C (17°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 33mm | 3.9hrs | 10.8hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Kiruna and the temperature is generally cool.
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 Kiruna.
May is in the spring in Kiruna and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 33mm 1.3 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 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 53mm | 0hrs | 6.7hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Kiruna and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kiruna, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kiruna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kiruna with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 81mm | 0hrs | 9.9hrs |
July in Kiruna is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kiruna, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Kiruna and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 68mm | 2.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
The weather in August in Kiruna is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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 Kiruna.
August is in the summer in Kiruna and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 2.8 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 46mm | 4.2hrs | 18.2hrs |
Kiruna's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
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 Kiruna.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kiruna and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 46mm 1.8 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 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2°C | 35mm | 2.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Kiruna 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 Kiruna.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kiruna and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 2°C (36°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 35mm 1.4 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 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -4°C | 32mm | 1.2hrs | 6.7hrs |
November in Kiruna is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiruna for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kiruna and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (24°F), whilst at night -13°C (9°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 32mm 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 1.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 29mm | 0.3hrs | 9.9hrs |
December in Kiruna is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kiruna for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kiruna and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -18°C (-1°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kiruna with around 29mm 1.1 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 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kiruna weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 16.6°C 61.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 21mm 0.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 3.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -10°C 14°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 12.9°C 55.2°F |
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