Kiruna or Abisko in February?
On climate data, Kiruna comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
KirunaPhoto: Moskenes · CC BY 4.0
AbiskoPhoto: Pavel.shyshkouski · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Kiruna | Abisko |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -9 °C | -9 °C |
| Average daily low | -16 °C | -15 °C |
| Rainy days | 9 rainy days (est.) ★ | 19 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 1 h/day | 1 h/day |
| Humidity | 96 % | 97 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Kiruna is drier, with about 10 fewer rainy days.
Kiruna or Abisko in February: the short answer
In February, Kiruna comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Kiruna 33/100 vs Abisko 13/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Kiruna averages a climate score of 34/100, Abisko 16/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in February, side by side
The average daily high is about -9 °C in Kiruna and -9 °C in Abisko — about the same. Average daily lows are around -16 °C versus -15 °C.
On rain, Kiruna sees about 9 rainy days in February and Abisko about 19 — drier in Kiruna. Sunshine is comparable (1 vs 1 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Kiruna records roughly 148 rainy days and Abisko about 257 — the drier of the two overall is Kiruna. At their sunniest, Kiruna reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Abisko about 6 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Kiruna has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Abisko has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the February scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Kiruna scores higher in February (Kiruna 37 vs Abisko 16).
Active & hiking: Kiruna scores higher in February (Kiruna 29 vs Abisko 12).
Family: Kiruna scores higher in February (Kiruna 32 vs Abisko 11).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Kiruna leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Kiruna carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.