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Lapland
Visit in July — score 65/100 · avg high 69°F · 14 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 14° | 19° | 9° | 13 | 41 | 3.5h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 24 | 17° | 22° | 12° | 13 | 42 | 7.6h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 38 | 23° | 29° | 17° | 11 | 35 | 11.1h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 48 | 32° | 39° | 25° | 11 | 41 | 15.0h | Low | Below avg |
| May | 56 | 44° | 52° | 35° | 11 | 45 | 18.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 62 | 56° | 64° | 48° | 14 | 70 | 23.0h | High | Above avg |
| July | 65 | 62° | 69° | 54° | 14 | 85 | 20.7h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 55 | 57° | 64° | 51° | 16 | 90 | 16.6h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 42 | 49° | 54° | 43° | 15 | 72 | 12.7h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 24 | 36° | 39° | 32° | 15 | 67 | 8.9h | Low | Below avg |
| November | 23 | 26° | 29° | 21° | 14 | 52 | 4.9h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 17 | 20° | 25° | 15° | 16 | 48 | 0.9h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 47/100
- High
- 40°F
- Low
- 26°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Lapland (March, April, May) brings average highs of 40°F and lows of 26°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 47/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Summer
- Score
- 61/100
- High
- 65°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Lapland (June, July, August) brings average highs of 65°F and lows of 51°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 61/100, with July being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Fall
- Score
- 30/100
- High
- 41°F
- Low
- 32°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Lapland (September, October, November) brings average highs of 41°F and lows of 32°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 30/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 42/100.
Winter
- Score
- 22/100
- High
- 22°F
- Low
- 12°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Lapland (December, January, February) brings average highs of 22°F and lows of 12°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 22/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 24/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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