When to go · Kilpisjärvi

Kilpisjärvi in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold, limited services); late Sep–Oct for trail walking.

Key facts

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Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kilpisjärvi

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, deep cold, limited services); late Sep–Oct for trail walking.

Long-term averages

KilpisjärviHighs around -8 °C, lows around -18 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 18 °F, lows around 0 °F, rain on about 12 days
Lapland, Finland · Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä, Inari, Kilpisjärvicool
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.

Finland overall: Lapland in deep winter: blue-hour days, strong cold, good auroras. Helsinki is dark and icy.