Climate Insights for Inari

Pohjois-Lappi, Lapland, Finland

Hottest
Juli
18°C peak
Coldest
Januar
-14°C low
Wettest
August
94mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Inari is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 624mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 94mm of rainfall. Inari is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Juli, August, Juni. The coldest months are Januar, Februar, Dezember, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -9° Average: -11° Min: -14° Feb Max: -7° Average: -9° Min: -12° Mar Max: -3° Average: -6° Min: -10° Apr Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° May Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 1° Jun Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 6° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 8° Sep Max: 11° Average: 8° Min: 5° Oct Max: 2° Average: 1° Min: -2° Nov Max: -3° Average: -5° Min: -7° Dec Max: -6° Average: -9° Min: -11°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Inari vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. Juli is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is Januar, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 20mm Mar Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 19mm Apr Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 58mm Snow: 13mm Jun Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 3mm Jul Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 2mm Oct Precipitation: 49mm Snow: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 25mm
Precipitation
Snow

Inari is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 624mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 94mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 25mm. That's 69mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 168cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed

Inari is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Inari, which began on December 21, 2026. Inari 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 Juli at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Januar near -14°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -10 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 262mm for the season, averaging 87mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -7 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 155mm for the season, averaging 52mm per month. Expect around 43cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -14 to -6°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 91mm over the season and a monthly average of 30mm. Expect around 69cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Inari 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-14 °C
-9 °C
17 km/h
30 mm
24 cm
Feb
-12 °C
-7 °C
18 km/h
26 mm
20 cm
Mar Current
-10 °C
-3 °C
18 km/h
25 mm
19 cm
Apr
-5 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
34 mm
21 cm
May
1 °C
8 °C
16 km/h
58 mm
13 cm
Jun
6 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
76 mm
3 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
14 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
16 °C
16 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
71 mm
2 cm
Oct
-2 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
49 mm
19 cm
Nov
-7 °C
-3 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
22 cm
Dec
-11 °C
-6 °C
17 km/h
34 mm
25 cm
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