When to go · Gällivare

Gällivare in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) / −11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; Sweden overall
Prices: Low; Sweden overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Gällivare

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GällivareHighs around -4 °C (25 °F), lows around -11 °C (12 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 25 °F (-4 °C), lows around 12 °F (-11 °C), rain on about 8 days

Sweden overall: Darkest month in the south before the snow; Christmas markets open late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Gällivare, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, extreme cold, limited daylight).

February: Inside Gällivare's best window: Jun–Aug for midnight sun and hiking; Feb–Mar for auroras and skiing.

Gällivare: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.