Simojärvi

Lake Lake in Lapland, northern Finland

Simojärvi, a lake inside Finnish Lapland, draws anglers and paddlers to pine-ringed shores. In winter the area serves aurora watchers and snow travelers; in summer anglers try for trout and pike along secluded inlets.

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Simojärvi
66.0826, 27.1700

How to Get to Simojärvi #

Simojärvi is in Finnish Lapland (North Finland). Reach the region via flights to Rovaniemi or local airports; from there, rent a car and use regional roads to approach the lake area. Distances between services can be large-plan fuel and provisions in advance.

Tips for Visiting Simojärvi #

  • If planning winter activities, check local ice and weather advisories-Lapland conditions can change quickly.
  • For aurora hunting, choose a clear, moonless night away from village lights.

Best Time to Visit Simojärvi #

Best time depends on desired activities: summer for hiking and fishing, winter for snow sports and aurora viewing.

Summer (Midnight Sun)
June-August · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Long daylight for hiking and fishing; mosquitoes can be numerous in wet years.
Winter (Aurora)
December-February · -10 to -30°C (14 to -22°F)
Best for snow activities and northern lights, but extremely cold.

Weather & Climate near Simojärvi #

Climate

Simojärvi's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (567 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-37°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-17° -8°
100%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.8h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-16° -8°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.8h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.5h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
15.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
19.1h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
22.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
20.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
16.6h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
12.9h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-9° -3°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.2h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-14° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.5h daylight

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