Guolehis Suolojávri

Lake Remote mountain lake in Finnmark, Norway

A lake in Finnmark bearing a Sami name, Guolehis Suolojávri sits in tundra country frequented for fishing, reindeer-herding landscapes and remote hiking in Arctic Norway.

Guolehis Suolojávri
Guolehis Suolojávri, Finnmark (Troms og Finnmark), Norway (approx. coordinates 68.81852, 23.35193)
68.8185, 23.3519
Open year-round (access dependent on snow/ice)
Free

How to Get to Guolehis Suolojávri #

Access is by road and then foottracks from nearby settlements in Finnmark; travel times depend on local road conditions. The nearest larger service centers are several hours’ drive; local guidance is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Guolehis Suolojávri #

  • Bring a map and GPS - remote trails are easy to misread and signage can be sparse.
  • Prepare for mosquitoes in summer and midges in the shoulder seasons; protective clothing helps.
  • Carry sufficient supplies; nearby services are rare in this part of Finnmark.

Best Time to Visit Guolehis Suolojávri #

Midnight-sun summer is the most practical and pleasant time for access and activities; winter requires serious preparation.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C
Midnight sun and accessible trails; best time for hiking and fishing.
Winter
December-March · -20--5°C
Extreme cold and long nights; accessible to seasoned winter travelers with proper equipment.
Shoulder seasons
April-May & September-October · -5-5°C
Variable conditions; spring melt and autumn snows make travel unpredictable.

Weather & Climate near Guolehis Suolojávri #

Climate

Guolehis Suolojávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 17°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-33°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-20° -10°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.3h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-10°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.5h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
20.5h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
22.5h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.2h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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