Aurora in Gällivare

It's the midnight-sun season in Gällivare right now — the sky never gets dark enough to see the aurora. Come back in October.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 1.3 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Gällivare

The best months in Gällivare are October, November, February, March — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Right now it's the midnight-sun season here, so there's no dark-sky window — plan ahead and book a tour for october to march.

Aurora forecast for Gällivare — the nights ahead

Gällivare has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs october to march. See the best months to visit →

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. In season, Gällivare's viewing window opens after dark; right now there isn't one. The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the north.

Dundret, above town, gives a dark 360° horizon. Otherwise the roads toward the surrounding lakes clear the light quickly.

Northern lights tours & stays in Gällivare

Aurora tours from Gällivare typically run $75–$260 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.