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Lapland Weather

Lapland belongs to a continental climatic zone characterised by snowy winters and relatively warm summers. The four seasons of Lapland distinctly differ from one another, from the wintertime period of harsh freezing temperatures and a few hours of daylight to the springtime with great ski slope conditions and the summertime with the Midnight Sun and autumn with its vibrant autumnal ruska period.
Winter
usually begins in mid-October, which is at least a month earlier than other parts of Finland. Winter is the longest season, lasting up to 200 days. As a result, Lapland provides a whole range of winter activities to experience.
The freezing temperatures can fall to as low as -45 to -50°C. During these frosty conditions, you can also spot the amazingly colourful light phenomenon from the dark starry skies – the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis. After the onset of winter, the snow falls on open ground for around two weeks and the snow cover gets thicker right through to March.

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Spring
is the most popular time for holidaymakers. Lakes are frozen right through to April and the snow situation definitely at its best. Snow often thaws in Lapland as late as the beginning of May, so the temperatures also rarely raise above zero. Consequently, spring provides excellent settings for outdoor pursuits in sunny and mild weather.
Summer
when nature has had time to grow its buds, blossom and then wither into magnificent vibrant colours. The unique experience of summer in Lapland is also enhanced by experiencing the nightless night or midnight sun when the sun doesn’t set at all, day or night.
Autumn
when the days get shorter, rain raises the water levels of rivers, lakes and swamps, and the cooling weather helps to form a misty cloud cover over the waterways. The vibrant autumnal shades of the ruska period is a sign of nature making its preparations for the onset of winter.