Gákkajávri
Lake Arctic lake in Finnmark, northern Norway
A remote lake in Finnmark well above the Arctic Circle. Visitors reach it for fishing, tundra hikes and photography of midnight-sun summers or winter aurora.
How to Get to Gákkajávri #
Access by regional roads in Finnmark; check local maps and weather conditions - some approaches may be across unpaved roads and require planning.
Best Time to Visit Gákkajávri #
Visit in the short Arctic summer for accessibility and to experience long daylight hours.
Weather & Climate near Gákkajávri #
Gákkajávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 58 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.
