Climate Overview
The climate in Kautokeino is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 675mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Kautokeino 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, March, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Kautokeino experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kautokeino vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, 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
Kautokeino is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 675mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 103mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 26mm. That's 76mm 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. Kautokeino receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 267cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 42cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kautokeino is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
89 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Kautokeino, which began on June 21, 2026. Kautokeino 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 -14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -11 to 7°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -8 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 151mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Expect around 71cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -14 to -5°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 114cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Kautokeino 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.
