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Weather in Kiruna

Sun ☁️ 16° 8° 💧4%
Mon ☁️ 15° 6° 💧2%
Tue ☁️ 15° 6° 💧8%
Wed 🌦️ 12° 7° 💧12%
Thu 🌦️ 11° 6° 💧8%
Fri ☁️ 17° 9° 💧8%
Sat ☁️ 17° 8° 💧10%

In Aug, Kiruna typically sees ~16°C daytime highs and 16 rainy days.

Best time to visit Kiruna — climate

Jan: ~-8°C daytime, 10 rainy days -8° JanFeb: ~-2°C daytime, 4 rainy days -2° FebMar: ~-1°C daytime, 10 rainy days -1° MarApr: ~2°C daytime, 12 rainy days 2° AprMay: ~8°C daytime, 12 rainy days 8° MayJun: ~13°C daytime, 18 rainy days 13° JunJul: ~22°C daytime, 8 rainy days 22° JulAug: ~16°C daytime, 16 rainy days 16° AugSep: ~13°C daytime, 11 rainy days 13° SepOct: ~4°C daytime, 13 rainy days 4° OctNov: ~-5°C daytime, 10 rainy days -5° NovDec: ~-5°C daytime, 18 rainy days -5° Dec

Good to know

CurrencySEK · €1 ≈ 11.06
Power plugsType C/F
BorderSchengen — no passport control from Schengen countries

Things to do in Kiruna

Top-rated tours and tickets from €120 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €120
Snowshoe in a Winter Forest★ 5.0 (42)
from €158
Meet 70 Huskies and Enjoy a short ATV Tour with the Huskies★ 5.0 (19)
from €120
Snowshoe up a Mountain★ 5.0 (19)
from €273
Arctic Afternoon Eco Experience (14:00-17:00- driving the sled)★ 5.0 (17)
from €273
Polar Sunrise Eco Experience (10:00-13:00- driving the sled)★ 5.0 (14)
from €171
Abisko and Björkliden Day Trip From Kiruna with Lunch★ 5.0 (13)

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About Kiruna

Kiruna (Sami: Giron) in Norrbotten County is Sweden's northernmost city and home to 18,000 citizens. It is the centre of Kiruna Municipality, Kiruna kommun, which also includes several small villages, resorts and settlements scattered around a large wilderness area. Kiruna has been selected for the EU capital of culture 2029.

Read the full Kiruna guide

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Round out the trip

eSIM for KirunaData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in KirunaCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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