It's the midnight-sun season in Ylläs 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 1.3 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?
Best time to see the aurora in Ylläs
The best months in Ylläs 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 and book a tour for late september to early april.
Know when Ylläs is about to light up
Aurora odds swing night to night. Leave your email and we'll tell you when Ylläs hits its best window — time to book a tour for your dates.
Aurora forecast for Ylläs — the nights ahead
Ylläs has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs late september to early april. 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, Ylläs'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.
Ride or drive up the fell for altitude above any valley haze, or walk out onto the frozen lake at Äkäslompolo for a flat northern horizon.
Northern lights tours & stays in Ylläs
Aurora tours from Ylläs typically run $80–$290 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.
Northern lights tours from Ylläs
Viator · guided tours · from $80
Aurora chases & photo tours in Ylläs
GetYourGuide · guided tours · from $80
Cabins, lodges & glass igloos near Ylläs
Booking.com · lodging