Livojärvi

Lake Remote Lapland lake surrounded by boreal forest

A lake in Finnish Lapland surrounded by boreal forest. Visitors come for angling, canoeing, and backcountry hiking, with chances to see northern lights in winter months.

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Livojärvi
65.9939, 28.2024

How to Get to Livojärvi #

Livojärvi is remote and best reached by car from regional centres in northern Finland; expect gravel forest roads and limited signage. Use local maps and coordinate with regional tourism offices for current road and access conditions.

Tips for Visiting Livojärvi #

  • Expect remote conditions - plan navigation and emergency communications in advance if travelling in winter.
  • If exploring beyond the shoreline, use marked forestry tracks and respect private reindeer grazing areas.
  • Use local weather services for precise temperature and daylight information; northern Lapland's conditions change fast.

Best Time to Visit Livojärvi #

Livojärvi in Lapland is best visited in summer for access and in winter only with strong logistical preparation and proper cold-weather gear.

Summer
June-August · 8-15°C
Long daylight and mosquito season; good for fishing and small-boat use.
Winter
December-March · -20 to -5°C
Very cold, snowy and remote; excellent for aurora watching if prepared.

Weather & Climate near Livojärvi #

Climate

Livojärvi's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -18°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-18° -9°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-11° -2°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
18.6h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
21.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
19.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
16.3h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.8h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

30 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-11°
Feels Like Freezing
-11°C
Temperature
-15° -7°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
2.8h daylight

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