Vassijaure
Lake Highland lake in Norrbotten County, Sweden
A mountain lake in Norrbotten, Vassijaure sits on hiking routes in Swedish Lapland and serves as a base for Kungsleden treks, cabin stays and alpine walking.
How to Get to Vassijaure #
Vassijaure is remote; access is typically by road to the nearest mountain-track trailheads or by regional flights to nearby towns followed by ground transport. Local maps and weather advisories are essential.
Best Time to Visit Vassijaure #
Vassijaure is best accessed in summer for hiking and photography; winter visits require planning for extreme conditions and limited daylight.
Weather & Climate near Vassijaure #
Vassijaure's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 15°C. Moderate rainfall (836 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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