How about a trip to Lapland
A Brief Summary
It would be rude not to include this, especially if you have children (not a pre-requisite, but it tends to be a big factor in people choosing to visit Lapland). Going in December is the obvious choice, with the much publicised and advertised Christmas offerings, however in recent years despite straddling the arctic circle, December can be almost, if not totally, lacking in snow. Hardly what your festive images had conjured up. February is a different matter. No, the big chap with the white beard won’t be here, but the sleigh rides, huskies and snow will be in much greater and more reliable quantities, so get those mittens, faux fur scarf and chunky boots at the ready and book yourself into something very cool (in every sense of the word). You’ll be sure to have an amazing time in this wild and wonderful part of the world for a few days… at half the price it is in December!
Location
About the Weather
The northernmost regions of Finland are very cold, dark and very snowy in winter and have short, but warm, sunny and showery summers. Temperatures above 0°c are very unusual from late Nov to late Feb and often well below -15°c, with temperatures as low as -35°c not unheard of. The winter cold only really relinquishes its grip in late Apr and May, but nights are still cool and although hot weather can reach here in May, temperatures don’t often break through the 20°c mark. Summers average 19°c with some days approaching 30°c, with a good amount of sunshine (in part due to the northerly latitude and very long daylight hours) and heavy, thundery showers. Autumn is short and cool, with a marked drop in sunshine and temperature from early Sep to late Oct.
Travel by Air (from UK)
Direct Flight
No Direct Flight
<4 Hours
(Avg from UK)
Weather Summary
Average Rainfall
(per month)
33.6 mm
Average Sunlight
(per day)
2.0 (hrs)
Average High Temperature
-7.8°C
Average Low
-13.8°C
Cost of living
Fees are highly expensive in areas, prepare to pay a premium
Alcohol
The legal drinking age is 18+
Crime
Higher crime levels. Caution strongly advised
LGBTQ+
Legal and permitted
Visas
Visas are not required for visitation.
So does that sound good? If so, it’s time to get booking and get out there!
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