What is the weather like in Kiruna?
Climate normals for Kiruna, not a forecast.
Short answer
Kiruna has a subarctic climate, with a January mean of about -11 °C and a July mean of about 13 °C, according to SMHI's 1991–2020 normals. SMHI's records since 1901 range from -43.3 °C in January to 31.6 °C in July. These are long-term averages for the Kiruna airport station, not a forecast.
Why
- According to SMHI, the 1991–2020 normal at Kiruna airport is -11.3 °C in January, against -0.9 °C in Stockholm.
- SMHI gives a July normal of 13.2 °C for Kiruna, against 18.6 °C in Stockholm.
- SMHI's normal precipitation for Kiruna in July is 108 mm, against 62 mm in Stockholm.
Details
SMHI cites an almanac for 2013 with midnight sun from 29 May to 14 July and 27 days of polar night around the winter solstice, with a few hours of twilight. Kiruna Lapland says the sun does not rise in December and does not set at the end of May.
Tip
Bring proper winter clothing for the cold months, and mosquito repellent for July, as Kiruna Lapland recommends.
What may differ
Kiruna is far colder than the south: SMHI's January normal is 1.2 °C in Malmö and 0.8 °C in Gothenburg.
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Sources
- SMHI monthly statistics, January 2026: temperature and windChecked at:
- SMHI monthly statistics, July 2026: temperature and windChecked at:
- SMHI monthly statistics, July 2025: precipitation and sunshineChecked at:
- SMHI Knowledge bank: Midnight sun and polar nightChecked at:
- Kiruna Lapland: Kiruna month by monthChecked at:
Information checked on 27 October 2026.
KirunaRelated questions
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What should I wear in Gothenburg?
What to wear in Gothenburg depends on the month, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 1 °C in January and about 18 °C in July.
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What should I wear in Sweden in March?
In March, wear a warm jacket and scarf, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 2 °C in Stockholm and about 3 °C in Gothenburg.
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What should I wear in Sweden in November?
In November, wear a warm coat and scarf, because SMHI's normal mean temperature is about 4 °C in Stockholm and about 5 °C in Gothenburg.
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Is it always dark in Sweden in winter (polar night)?
No, in Stockholm the sun is up from 8:47 am to 2:55 pm in January, and polar night, with no sunrise at all, only occurs in the far north.