Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October?

Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October? - Scenic View Of Snow Capped Mountains During Night

If I go to Rovaniemi in October to visit the Santa Claus Village, is this a time when it is common to see the Aurora Borealis and maybe some snow?






Pictures about "Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October?"

Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October? - Aurora Borealis
Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October? - Mountain Beside Body of Water With Aurora Borealis
Can the aurora and snow be seen at Rovaniemi in October? - Aurora Borealis



Is Rovaniemi snowy in October?

The average sliding 31-day snowfall during October in Rovaniemi is rapidly increasing, starting the month at 0.8 inches, when it rarely exceeds 2.2 inches or falls below -0.0 inches, and ending the month at 4.3 inches, when it rarely exceeds 8.5 inches or falls below 0.6 inches.

Can you see the Northern Lights in Lapland in October?

No it doesn't. In fact, the best times for viewing the Aurora Borealis are in the autumn and spring. The Northern Lights season in Finnish Lapland spans from mid-August until early April. Contrary to popular belief, the best times for spotting the Auroras are at the beginning and end of the season.

Can you see the Northern Lights in Finland in October?

The best time for Northern Lights is from October to March. Statistically, winterly spring and autumn are fantastic for seeing Auroras in Finland. When we take into consideration cloudiness and the best averages for clear skies, there is one month that is a winner: March.

When can you see Northern Lights in Rovaniemi?

The Northern Lights season goes from late August to mid April here in Rovaniemi.




Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Images: stein egil liland, Frans van Heerden, Tobias Bjørkli, Tobias Bjørkli