Stuora Galbajávri

Lake Mountain lake in Finnmark, Arctic Norway

Stuora Galbajávri
69.1695, 24.1258

How to Get to Stuora Galbajávri #

Reached by minor roads and marked tracks from regional towns in Finnmark; local travel may require 4x4 vehicles and knowledge of seasonal access conditions.

Tips for Visiting Stuora Galbajávri #

  • Mobile coverage can be poor - bring offline maps and emergency gear.
  • Respect Saami reindeer grazing areas if visiting during summer pasture seasons.
  • Summer midnights are unique; plan time to take advantage of long daylight for hikes.

Best Time to Visit Stuora Galbajávri #

Best visited in the brief Arctic summer for accessible trails and long daylight; winter is only for experienced polar travelers.

Short summer
June-August · 5-12°C
Midnight sun and accessible trails; best time for hiking and fishing.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -20 to -5°C
Arctic winter with polar nights and extreme cold; travel requires specialist equipment.

Weather & Climate near Stuora Galbajávri #

Climate

Stuora Galbajávri's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -20°C to 16°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -9°C and lows of -20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-21° -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -19°C. The driest month with just 20 mm and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -9°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-16° -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-11° -1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-10°
Feels Like Freezing
-10°C
Temperature
-15° -6°
99%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-19° -8°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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