Paatari
Lake Remote fell and lake area in Lapland
A fell in Finnish Lapland, Paatari provides tundra terrain, low shrubs and panoramic Arctic skies. Hikers visit for daytrips, berry-picking and, in winter, cross-country skiing and aurora viewing from dark-sky surroundings.
How to Get to Paatari #
Access is typically by road from regional centers in Lapland, with short approaches on foot from the nearest forest tracks or trailheads. Local tourist information centers can provide current route details.
Tips for Visiting Paatari #
- If hiking, plan for boggy sections-gaiters are helpful in wet seasons.
- Local trailheads can be reached by logging roads; check conditions with local authorities before departing.
- Bring a map-trail markings are modest and navigation skills are useful on longer routes.
Best Time to Visit Paatari #
Late spring through early autumn is the most convenient time for visits; winters are extreme and require planning.
Weather & Climate near Paatari #
Paatari's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -19°C to 18°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -18°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
