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Kiruna in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Kiruna in September and see if it is worth visiting.

Weather in Kiruna in September 2026

OK Weather
Chill
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Rainy
Kiruna in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 56 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

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+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+68°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Kiruna in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kiruna for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in September is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +48°F.

Is Kiruna warm or cold in September?

Kiruna is typically chill in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +57°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +43°F to +36°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Kiruna:

Climate in Kiruna in September

Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature+57°F+48°F+34°F
Min. temperature+27°F+12°F-8°F
Max. temperature+79°F+68°F+54°F
Rainfall80 mm56 mm17 mm
Wind2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity77%80%83%
Air pressure1010 HPa1008 HPa1006 HPa
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Sunny days223
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Cloudy days91113
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Rainy days19144
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Snowy days0311
Our opinion
OK
OK
OK

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +57°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +48°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 80 mm to 56 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kiruna in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kiruna is gradually decreasing during September, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 60%, leading to total precipitation of around 57 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kiruna wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 106 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during September in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in September is 10%, for a monthly total of around 57 mm.

Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last September in Kiruna?

This is the weather in Kiruna in September 2025:
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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+55°F
2
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+59°F
3
🌧️
+56°F
4
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+53°F
5
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+48°F
6
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+50°F
7
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+55°F
8
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+66°F
9
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+67°F
10
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+61°F
11
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+51°F
12
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+54°F
13
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+47°F
14
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+45°F
15
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+46°F
16
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+45°F
17
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+46°F
18
☁️
+49°F
19
🌨️
+37°F
20
🌨️
+35°F
21
🌨️
+33°F
22
🌫️
+46°F
23
🌧️
+47°F
24
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+47°F
25
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+47°F
26
☀️
+53°F
27
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+50°F
28
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+50°F
29
☁️
+52°F
30
🌧️
+48°F
In September 2025 Kiruna had 12 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +34°F. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kiruna climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kiruna in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+31°F) and the highest in 2020 (+39°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 161 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2004 with 567 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kiruna in September:

Is September a good time to visit Kiruna?

It’s always a good time to visit Kiruna, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kiruna in September?

Not really, September is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kiruna rainy in September?

Kiruna is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Kiruna in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Kiruna

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kiruna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.