When to go · Kolari
Kolari in September
Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated good. These months rate higher:
- FebruaryGreatInside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).
- MarchGreatInside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).
- AprilGreatInside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).
- JuneGreatInside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).
Weather in September
- KolariHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Medium
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kolari, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Feb: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Night low
Sep: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Feb: 8 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Medium
Feb: Medium
Prices
Sep: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Feb: 0
September: Outside the best window (Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing)). Across Finland: Ruska autumn colours in Lapland and the first auroras over lakes that are not yet frozen.
February: Inside Kolari's best window: Feb–Apr (skiing, auroras), Jun–Aug (midnight sun, fishing).
Kolari: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings