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Kiruna in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Kiruna in February and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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February

Weather in Kiruna in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
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Cloudy
February could be a good time to visit Kiruna, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around -9°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in February. However, expect about 12 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 25 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
-9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-39°C
Min.
+7°C
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kiruna has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Kiruna in February

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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is -4°C with a maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -5°C to -4°C.

Is Kiruna warm or cold in February?

Kiruna is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -10°C to -9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -17°C to -16°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

February is one of the coolest months in Kiruna, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kiruna in February

Kiruna weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
-10°C-9°C-4°C
Min. temperature
-39°C-39°C-31°C
Max. temperature
+6°C+7°C+8°C
Rainfall
2 mm1 mm1 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
82%80%76%
Air pressure
1003 HPa1005 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
335
Cloudy days
151314
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
131213

February weather is still as ok as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -10°C to -9°C during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 2 mm to 1 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Kiruna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 8 mm, with a 25% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last February in Kiruna?

This is the weather in Kiruna in February 2023:
1 February
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-5°C
2 February
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-8°C
3 February
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-21°C
4 February
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-8°C
5 February
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-3°C
6 February
☀️
+4°C
7 February
☀️
+4°C
8 February
☀️
+2°C
9 February
☀️
0°C
10 February
☀️
-5°C
11 February
☀️
-5°C
12 February
🌨️
+2°C
13 February
☀️
+1°C
14 February
☀️
+4°C
15 February
☀️
-1°C
16 February
🌨️
-3°C
17 February
🌨️
-3°C
18 February
🌨️
-5°C
19 February
🌨️
-5°C
20 February
🌨️
-9°C
21 February
☀️
-16°C
22 February
🌨️
-10°C
23 February
☀️
-8°C
24 February
☀️
-6°C
25 February
☁️
-6°C
26 February
☀️
-3°C
27 February
☀️
+2°C
28 February
☁️
-4°C
In February 2023 Kiruna had 17 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -4°C, with an absolute maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -21°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kiruna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (0°C) and the highest in 2020 (+4°C). 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Kiruna?

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

Can you sunbathe in Kiruna in February?

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

Is Kiruna rainy in February?

Kiruna is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kiruna in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kiruna in February, 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.