If you’re planning a winter trip to Rovaniemi between December and March, it’s wise to get familiar with the weather patterns of the Arctic and how they influence not just your daytime activities but also your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the night time.  

Below is a month-by-month guide to what to expect from Rovaniemi weather conditions, and practical tips for travellers.

In Rovaniemi, you can join the original Beyond Arctic Aurora Hunters for an evening that combines expert guiding, comfort, and something extra that makes the experience especially rewarding: the night-time adventure is led by a professional photographer.

In the Arctic Circle Lapland, the long summer days with continuous sunlight are soon gone. In the end of August, two remarkable shifts can be observed: a subtle dip in temperature and the gradual darkening of nights. This transition signals a season for foraging the woods for berries and mushrooms and bringing in the bounty of the harvest from the fields.

The 2022-2023 northern lights season was a truly memorable one, as the Sun's activity continued to intensify, moving closer to the solar maximum in 2025. This increase in solar activity gifted us with better than average aurora displays, creating breathtaking experiences for both locals and visitors alike. Let's take a look at what happened during the exciting season with the northern lights.

New aurora season has started with a BANG and this blog post will give you an idea about what to expect for the season 2022-2023.