SeasonMapKiruna weather in September
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September in Kiruna: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Kiruna · #1007 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kiruna climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 4°C / 38°F | |
| Sunshine | 6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 cm / 4.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kiruna in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kiruna's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKiruna's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
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What's on in Kiruna in September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Aurora season
1 Sep – 5 Apr · usuallyInland and dry, which is the real advantage over the coast: fewer cloudy nights than Norway at the same latitude, and the Abisko rain shadow an hour west is better again.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kiruna — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kiruna?
Kiruna in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Kiruna?
- September in Kiruna: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Kiruna on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Kiruna in September?
- In September, Kiruna averages a daily high of 7.9°C and a low of 2.6°C, with about 92.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kiruna in September?
- Kiruna has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in September.
- Does it snow in Kiruna in September?
- Kiruna sees roughly 11.7 cm of snowfall in September.
Other months in Kiruna
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — September
Within 300 km: Levi's Aurora season around 25 Aug – 10 Apr, and Tromsø's Aurora season around 15 Sep – 5 Apr.