Kiruna in August

6.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
14Rainy days (80 mm)
16:56 hDaylight
04:15Sunrise · 21:11 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 14 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-8° -15° J -8° -15° F -3° -12° M 2° -6° A 8° 0° M 14° 6° J 17° 9° J 15° 7° A 10° 3° S 2° -3° O -4° -10° N -6° -13° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -8°C-15°C31 mm 8– – 4.0
February -8°C-15°C26 mm 8– – 4.1
March -3°C-12°C24 mm 7– – 4.1
April 2°C-6°C28 mm 7– – 4.5
May 8°C0°C55 mm 10– – 5.3
June 14°C6°C80 mm 13– – 6.1
July 17°C9°C111 mm 15– – 6.1
August 15°C7°C80 mm 14– – 6.1
September 10°C3°C64 mm 11– – 5.6
October 2°C-3°C48 mm 10– – 4.3
November -4°C-10°C38 mm 9– – 3.9
December -6°C-13°C36 mm 9– – 3.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Kiruna in August?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Kiruna?

The best months are June, July, August, September.