When to go · Nivala
Nivala, month by month
The best months for Nivala: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight).-2 °C (28 °F) / -12 °C (10 °F), 6 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 10 °F (-12 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight).-1 °C (30 °F) / -11 °C (12 °F), 5 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 12 °F (-11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Bright snow, auroras until late March, ski touring; Easter falls in late March 2027.3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 7 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Thaw and slush in the south; spring skiing in the north.9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 9 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.15 °C (59 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneGreatInside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatInside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.22 °C (72 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 8 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.21 °C (70 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 9 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- SeptemberGreatInside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.16 °C (61 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 9 rain days61 °F (16 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Grey and wet; museums and saunas; auroras in the north on clear nights.10 °C (50 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 8 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Darkest before snow; Lapland winter season starts at month's end.4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 7 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug, Sep). Across Finland: Rovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 6 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nivala, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Great
Jul: Great
Daytime high
Jun: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jul: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Jul: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 9
Jul: 8 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Medium
Jul: High
Prices
Jun: Medium
Jul: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 1
Jul: 0
June: Inside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.
July: Inside Nivala's best window: Jun–Aug, Sep.
Nivala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.