Kilpisjärvi in April

Inside Kilpisjärvi's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the boat; Feb–Apr for ski touring and auroras.

• KilpisjärviHighs around 0 °C, lows around -10 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 32 °F, lows around 14 °F, rain on about 9 days
• Lapland, Finland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvifine

  Snow from November to April; −15 to −30 °C in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.Snow from November to April; 5 to −22 °F in January. Polar night (kaamos) in the north from early December to early January; midnight sun in Utsjoki about 17 May – 27 July. Autumn colours (ruska) in early September.

Crowds · Finland overall

Low

Prices · Finland overall

Medium

Finland overall: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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