Weather forecast for the Kungsleden in September

The Kungsleden is a hiking trail in northern Sweden that starts in Abisko and goes south to Hemavan. If you walk this trail in September, you will see varying weather due to the area's cold climate.

Near Abisko in the north, it is cool with high temperatures of 8-9°C and lows of around 3°C. You will likely encounter rain, some snow, and cloudy skies. Traveling south to places like Alesjaure and Tjäktja, the weather stays much the same, with frequent rain and sometimes sunny days.

In the central areas, such as Sälka and Singi, temperatures remain steady with highs of 8-10°C and lows of 3-4°C. You will continue to see frequent rain but also occasional sunshine and partly cloudy skies.

As you move towards the southern end, near Kvikkjokk and Hemavan, it becomes a bit colder, with high temperatures of 5-6°C and lows between 0-2°C. Rain is still common, along with some snow and cloudy conditions. You might also experience heavier rain, freezing rain, and snow.

In summary, hiking the Kungsleden in September means cool weather, regular rain, some snow, and a mix of cloudy and sunny skies.

Start date
Sep 1
Start town
Abisko
End date
Sep 28
End town
Hemavan
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
Total days
28
Total distance
421 km
Daily distance
15.0 km
Average high
8°C
Average low
2°C
Average precipitation
4.1 mm/day

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