27/10/2026
Winter weather is not the same throughout the winter in Saariselkä.
This is usually what happens!
❄️ The first permanent snow usually arrives in November, but you never know exactly when. You also never really know what the weather will bring. Everything is a mystery in November.
❄️ December is all about Christmas, snow, festive spirit and lots of visitors coming to experience this special time. The polar night begins, making it the darkest time of the year.
❄️ January is statistically the coldest and snowiest month. Quite often it is like that! This is the time to come if you want to experience extreme weather and a real winter wonderland. The polar night ends, so the days slowly start getting brighter.
❄️ In February, the weather is usually still cold and there is plenty of snow. You also start to see sunshine during the day. You can enjoy more outdoor activities because the weather gives you a break and there is actually some daylight.
❄️ March brings longer days and milder temperatures. Winter is still very much here. You can smell, see and feel that spring is coming.
❄️ In April, we say goodbye to winter.
📸 Some photos by Katariina Siitonen