GákkajávriGákkajávri at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Gákkajávri
Visit in the short Arctic summer for accessibility and to experience long daylight hours.
Summer
June-August · 5°C to 15°C
Milder weather and long daylight hours in Finnmark make lake visits feasible.
Weather & Climate near Gákkajávri
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 10
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -16° - -7° | -18° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 1.3h |
| February | Poor | -15° - -7° | -17° | 25 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
| March | Poor | -11° - -2° | -12° | 27 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 11.4h |
| April | Poor | -6° - 2° | -6° | 25 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 15.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 1° | 27 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 21.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 43 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| July | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 58 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 23.1h |
| August | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 55 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 17.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 49 mm | overcast | 93% | 2.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 13.0h |
| October | Poor | -3° - 3° | -4° | 43 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.7h |
| November | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 34 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.1h |
| December | - | -14° - -6° | -16° | 29 mm | - | 97% | 3.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
Getting There & Around
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.