Northern Lights Season in Rovaniemi
Northern Lights are visible starting from late August, so it is possible to combine Autumn and Early Winter trip with the Aurora hunting. Northern Lights season continues from end of summer to early spring in Lapland, Finland. Seeing the dancing lights in the sky is a dream come true experience!
Seasons when Northern Lights appear
Autumn
Autumn: September and October
Typical daytime temperatures in the Autumn:
- September: 5 to 15 degrees Celsius
- October: 0 to 10 degrees Celsius
Early winter
Early winter: November
Average temperature: -10 to 5 degrees Celsius
Christmas time in Rovaniemi
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Winter
Winter: From November until March
Typical daytime temperatures in the winter:
- December: -20 to -10 degrees Celsius
- January: -30 to -15 degrees Celsius
- February: -20 to -15 degrees Celsius
- March: -15 to -5 degrees Celsius
Average length of the day at wintertime:
- December: 2,5 hours
- January: 4 hours
- February: 8 hours
- March: 12 hours
Northern Lights and Christmas, a dream come true?
Northern Lights and Christmas, a dream come true?
Rovaniemi is the perfect destination for witnessing the magnificent Northern Lights while enjoying the magical Christmas atmosphere in The Official Hometown of Santa Claus. Also known as Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are visible on around 150 nights a year in Finnish Lapland. In Rovaniemi, the spellbinding astral show can be witnessed in and around the city from late August until early April. Santa Claus, on the other hand is in Rovaniemi every day of the year.
The greatest variety of Northern Lights accommodation, activities & professional guides
The greatest variety of Northern Lights accommodation, activities & professional guides
No matter if you prefer watching the Northern Lights through your window at the unique arctic accommodation or if you prefer hunting them with a local guide, we have the greatest amount of offering in Lapland ensuring that your experience is as you wish.
For a more thorough Aurora experience, we warmly recommend joining one of the numerous Northern Lights tours in Rovaniemi. There are tours for private small groups and for open bigger groups, some for family friendly elements, others for more longer determined hunting trips. Choose the tour that suits you! Expert guides maximize your chances of seeing the Auroras by taking you to special viewing spots while explaining the science and myths behind the phenomenon.
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Northern Lights Tours
Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
10 Northern Lights activities
Aurora Borealis are visible from late August until end of March or beginning of April
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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Experience the magic of Lapland and photograph the amazing Northern Lights!
Aurora ice floating
Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind and body float wearing rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry.
Northern Lights Hunting by Minibus, From Rovaniemi
This 3-hour tour includes transportation, guidance, storytelling and hot sausages by the campfire. Learn about Nordic myths and see the colorful lights fire up the sky.
Northern Lights Activity Snowmobile Driving
Join our snowmobile tour to witness the beauty of the Aurora Borealis!
Aurora Borealis Picnic
Northern Light tour with picnic, by riverside. Tour operating from September to the end of April.
Evening Escape – Snowmobile safari and campfire
Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight on 3 hour snowmobile safari.
The magnificent mystery (Autumn)
Pure amazing experience in the beautiful Lappish scenery in Rovaniemi. Chasing the Northern Lights in the Lappish wilderness.
Snowmobile Photography Trip to Hunt the Auroras
Northern Finland is full of marvelous places for watching the Northern Lights. The first rule is go away from the city lights. The clear and starry sky means you can see the brightest Auroras Borealis!
Northern Lights Tour in Atmospheric Cottage
Step inside over the 100y old cottage and behold the dance of the Northern Lights
Searching Aurora with Snowmobile
Are you interested in both the Northern Lights and driving snowmobiles? Then this tour into…
Snowmobile Safari to Search for Northern Lights
Given extra light by the white snow reflection or the stars and the moon, we follow the snowmobile trails away from city lights and search for a spot to admire the evening sky and expect the magic of the northern lights..
Northern Lights Reindeer Safari
Relax on a reindeer sleigh ride and admire the northern lights on top of a hill with glorious views towards the northern sky!
Northern Lights Photography Hunting Experience in Rovaniemi
This Northern Lights photo hunt is your best opportunity to properly chase the precious Aurora Borealis from Rovaniemi. Pictures, snacks, aurora expert guiding and cancellation insurance are included.
Polarman’s camp ®, Rovaniemi
Catching the Northern lights
Night Safari: Chasing Northern Lights with Reindeer (sleigh ride about 40-60 min)
Night safari with reindeer: let’s go through the mystical forests of Lapland and look for the Northern Lights
Rovaniemi 2 days Adventure Package
Join us for the Rovaniemi 2 day adventure package! Experience the most sought-after Rovaniemi activities from your to-do list!
Explore Seasons in Rovaniemi
Early winter
Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
Christmas time in Rovaniemi
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Spring
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Autumn
There is something so magical in nights spent under the Auroras in Glass Cabins and Igloos or waking up from a unique accommodation to a first snowfall.