Kaskasapakte

Mountain Mountain peak in Norrbotten County, northern Sweden

A northern Swedish peak in Norrbotten County, Kaskasapakte attracts hikers and skiers for tundra landscapes, long daylight in summer and northern light viewing in winter.

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Kaskasapakte
Kaskasapakte, Norrbotten County, Sweden
67.9362, 18.5466
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Best Time to Visit Kaskasapakte #

Best in the short summer (June-August) for access and long daylight; winters are extreme and suitable only for winter-specific activities.

Summer (midnight sun)
June-August · 5-15°C
Short, cool summers with long daylight - best for hiking and outdoor exploration.
Winter
November-March · -30-0°C
Very cold with prolonged snow cover and polar-night effects at this latitude; winter activities and rugged conditions dominate.
Shoulder seasons (Late spring/early autumn)
May, September-October · 0-10°C
Brief windows of milder weather and reduced insects; trails may still be wet or snowy at higher elevations.

Weather & Climate near Kaskasapakte #

Climate

Kaskasapakte's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -18°C to 9°C. Moderate rainfall (913 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° – -9°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

31 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° – -10°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° – -9°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-13° – -5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
15.4h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° – 0°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
19.6h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
23.9h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
21.6h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
1° – 7°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.8h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-2° – 1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° – -7°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° – -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.3h daylight

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