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Best Time for Stockholm to Narvik: Arctic Night Train

Last updated: 2026-09-13

Preferred months for this journey: January, February, March, December. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

Winter brings short daylight, snow and cold. The rail-and-museum baseline remains available; aurora, skiing and outdoor excursions require separate current conditions and bookings.
Summer brings very long daylight. The baseline includes only a short Abisko canyon walk; longer Kungsleden hikes are optional and require their own preparation.
Facilities and rail times can change between seasons, and engineering work can affect Malmbanan. Verify every departure and local opening close to travel.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	−12.0°C	−7.0°C	74 mm	2.9 h	❄
February	−11.9°C	−6.2°C	70 mm	7.5 h	❄
March	−9.8°C	−2.9°C	73 mm	11.1 h	❄
April	−4.8°C	1.9°C	63 mm	15.0 h	❄
May	0.8°C	7.0°C	78 mm	19.0 h	❄
June	5.8°C	12.1°C	100 mm	22.6 h
July	9.7°C	16.8°C	121 mm	21.6 h
August	8.3°C	15.0°C	103 mm	16.6 h
September	3.9°C	9.6°C	98 mm	12.6 h	❄
October	−2.1°C	2.4°C	86 mm	8.9 h	❄
November	−6.8°C	−2.5°C	79 mm	4.8 h	❄
December	−9.8°C	−5.0°C	84 mm	1.4 h	❄