Climate Insights for Kiruna

The climate in Kiruna is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 668mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Kiruna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -15°C. Kiruna experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Kiruna vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -15°C and the daily average is -12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Kiruna is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 668mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 29mm. That's 73mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kiruna receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 203cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 32cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Kiruna is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Kiruna, which began on March 20, 2026. Kiruna is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -15°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kiruna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.