Will you see the northern lights in Kiruna tonight?

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

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 2.7 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Kiruna

The aurora is a planning trip, not a same-day dash. The best months in Kiruna are September, October, 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 for late september to late march.

Aurora forecast for Kiruna — the nights ahead

Kiruna has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs late september to late 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, Kiruna'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.

Skies over Kiruna are decent, but the move is to drive west toward Abisko's blue hole if the local forecast is cloudy. The ICEHOTEL grounds at Jukkasjärvi are a classic base.

Northern lights tours & stays in Kiruna

Aurora tours from Kiruna typically run $89–$320 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.