Riisitunturi National Park Park

Finnish national park known for snow-covered pines and fells

A national park in Finnish Lapland featuring rounded fells, marked trails and old‑growth forests. Visitors come for hiking, winter cross‑country skiing and the park's snow‑laden trees.

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Riisitunturi National Park at a Glance#

Address: Riisitunturi National Park, Posio, Lapland, Finland

Website: https://www.nationalparks.fi/riisitunturi

Hours: Park open year-round; visitor services vary seasonally

Admission: Free (national park; some services like cabins/parking may have fees)

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How to Get to Riisitunturi National Park#

Riisitunturi is reached from the village of Posio; regional roads connect it to Rovaniemi and Kuusamo. In winter check local road conditions and the national parks site for trailhead and parking details; guided tours are recommended for winter conditions.

Tips for Visiting Riisitunturi National Park#

  • Visit the Riisitunturi observation tower at sunrise to catch the ice-laden pines glowing pink in winter.
  • The park's famous frost-formed trees (tykky) are most spectacular after prolonged freezing temperatures - check local conditions before planning a winter trip.
  • Trailheads can be remote - confirm road access in winter and consider guided trips for unfamiliar snow conditions.

Best Time to Visit Riisitunturi National Park#

Winter is the showtime for Riisitunturi (for the ice-laden trees); summer offers accessible trails and milder conditions.

Winter
Dec-Feb · -20--5°C
Deep snow and ice crystals transform the forest into a cathedral of 'tykky'; best for snowshoeing and winter photography.
Spring-Summer
Jun-Aug · 5-20°C
Short, mild summers with flowering tundra plants; trails are accessible and mosquitoes can be present.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · -5-10°C
Quiet trails and dramatic colour changes; early snow is possible at higher elevations.

Weather & Climate near Riisitunturi National Park#

Climate

Riisitunturi National Park'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 19°C. Moderate rainfall (620 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 (39 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° – -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-7° – 3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
15.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
0° – 9°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
19.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
6° – 17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
22.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
9° – 19°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
20.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
6° – 15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -4°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight