Live aurora forecast
Northern lights in Finland tonight and this season
Live aurora odds for 3 places in Finland, the Kp each one needs, the season, and the guided tours that pass the catalogue filter. Data: NOAA SWPC, refreshed every 15 minutes.
In short
Northern lights in Finland need Kp 1 or more at Saariselkä, the best placed of the 3 spots on this page by geomagnetic latitude (65.2°). The aurora season in Finland runs from late August to mid April, when nights are long enough, and the darkest months are November to February. The probability over each place right now comes from the NOAA OVATION model and refreshes every 15 minutes, with the time of the last fetch shown under each figure.
Key points
- Kp needed: 1 at Saariselkä, up to 2 at Rovaniemi, by geomagnetic latitude
- 3 places in Finland with a live OVATION probability on this page
- Aurora probability over Rovaniemi refreshes every 15 minutes with the fetch time shown
- 48 guided tours pass the filter of 4.3 stars, 20 reviews and an aurora title
- Kp forecast for the next 3 days in 3-hour slots, from NOAA SWPC
On this page
1Aurora over Rovaniemi right now
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 10:47 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:54 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
2Why Finland for the northern lights
Finnish Lapland sells the aurora with glass igloos and husky farms. Rovaniemi sits on the Arctic Circle with the airport and the second longest tour list on this site, Levi is a ski resort further north, and Saariselkä is the quietest of the three with the darkest sky. Rovaniemi is just outside the oval's quiet edge, so it needs Kp 2 rather than 1.
Data: NOAA SWPC, fetched 10:47 UTC. Aurora probability by destination from the NOAA OVATION model, forecast for 9 Oct, 11:54 UTC. Aurora also needs a dark and clear sky. Kp needed: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66° geomagnetic latitude for Kp 0, 2° closer to the equator per Kp level. Geomagnetic latitude from the WMM2025 dipole pole (NOAA NCEI).
3The Kp each place in Finland needs
The table ranks the places in Finland by geomagnetic latitude, which is what decides how strong a storm has to be before the auroral oval reaches them. NOAA puts the edge of the oval at about 66 degrees geomagnetic for Kp 0 and moves it 2 degrees toward the equator per Kp level. The full method, including why the figure is conservative, is on the data and method page.
4Kp forecast for the next 3 days
| UTC | Fri 9 Oct | Sat 10 Oct | Sun 11 Oct | Mon 12 Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00-03 | 4.00 | 4.67 G1 | 3.00 | |
| 03-06 | 3.67 | 5.67 G2 | ||
| 06-09 | 3.00 | 4.33 | ||
| 09-12 | 3.67 | 3.00 | 3.00 | |
| 12-15 | 4.67 G1 | 1.67 | 2.67 | |
| 15-18 | 5.00 G1 | 2.33 | 2.33 | |
| 18-21 | 6.00 G2 | 2.67 | 2.00 | |
| 21-00 | 5.67 G2 | 2.67 | 2.67 |
Data: NOAA SWPC. Slots before now are NOAA estimates, the rest are predicted values.
5When to see the northern lights in Finland
The aurora season in Finland runs from late August to mid April, when nights are long enough, and the darkest months are November to February. In Saariselkä and Levi the sun stays below the horizon for weeks around the winter solstice, so the aurora can show in the afternoon. No aurora is visible during the midnight sun weeks.
6Northern lights tours in Finland
48 guided aurora tours in Finland pass the catalogue filter of at least 4.3 stars, 20 reviews and a title that names the aurora, from 69 USD per person. The cards below show the most reviewed ones per place, and the Finland tours page lists them all with prices, duration and reviews.
Northern lights tours from Rovaniemi 39
Northern Lights Rovaniemi: Guaranteed Viewing & Unlimited Mileage4.9 · 2,599 reviews · 8 hfrom 159 USD
Rovaniemi: 100% Money-Back Guarantee Aurora Tour + Free Photos4.9 · 893 reviews · 4 hfrom 159 USD
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt Max 8 + Pro Photos & 100% Refund4.9 · 883 reviews · 4 hfrom 228 USD
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Hunt + Photos & 100% Guarantee Refund4.8 · 802 reviews · 4 hfrom 136 USDNorthern lights tours from Levi 7
Levi Northern lights by snowmobile4.5 · 88 reviews · 3 hfrom 182 USD
Levi Northern Lights Experience4.9 · 62 reviews · 2 hfrom 135 USD
Northern Lights Adventure in the Wild with Campfire Treats4.9 · 60 reviews · 3 h 30 minfrom 170 USD
Northern Lights Hunting Photography Tour in Levi4.4 · 44 reviews · 4 hfrom 166 USDNorthern lights tours from Saariselkä 2
| Place | Latitude | Geomagnetic latitude | Kp needed | Tours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saariselkä | 68.4° N | 65.2° | 1 | 2 |
| Levi | 67.8° N | 65.0° | 1 | 7 |
| Rovaniemi | 66.5° N | 63.6° | 2 | 39 |
Source: NOAA NCEI, World Magnetic Model 2025, geomagnetic pole, checked on 9 Oct 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see the northern lights in Finland?
Yes, when the Kp index reaches the level a place needs and the sky is dark and clear. Saariselkä needs Kp 1 or more by the NOAA rule used on this site, and Rovaniemi needs Kp 2. The live probability for each place in Finland is on this page and refreshes every 15 minutes.
What Kp index do you need for the northern lights in Finland?
Between Kp 1 and Kp 2 depending on the place. The figure comes from geomagnetic latitude: NOAA puts the edge of the auroral oval at about 66 degrees for Kp 0 and moves it 2 degrees toward the equator per Kp level, and it is conservative, because NOAA also notes that aurora is often visible hundreds of kilometres equatorward of that edge. The data and method page explains the calculation and its limits.
When is the best time to see the northern lights in Finland?
The aurora season in Finland runs from late August to mid April, when nights are long enough, and the darkest months are November to February. Clear, dark nights matter as much as the Kp, so the cloud forecast for the dates decides the real view.
Which place in Finland has the best aurora odds tonight?
The cards on this page rank the 3 places in Finland by the NOAA OVATION probability for the current forecast hour. Saariselkä has the lowest Kp requirement, so it leads on quiet nights, but local cloud decides what is actually seen.
Are there guided northern lights tours in Finland?
Yes. 48 tours pass the catalogue filter of at least 4.3 stars, 20 reviews and an aurora title: 39 in Rovaniemi, 7 in Levi and 2 in Saariselkä, from 69 USD per person. They are listed on this page by place and in full on the Finland tours page, with prices, duration and reviews.
Does Finland have polar night or midnight sun?
Yes. Saariselkä and Levi lie north of the Arctic Circle, so the sun stays below the horizon for part of the winter and above it for part of the summer. No aurora is visible during the midnight sun weeks, and in the polar night it can appear in the afternoon.
Sources (4)
Sources
- NOAA SWPC, tips on viewing the aurora, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA NCEI, World Magnetic Model 2025, geomagnetic pole, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- NOAA SWPC, OVATION aurora forecast model, checked on 9 Oct 2026
- Viator Partner API, catalogue and operator listings, checked on 9 Oct 2026
Written and maintained by the Kp Forecast editorial team. Independent site, not a space weather agency. Data: NOAA SWPC.
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