Aurora in Abisko

Tonight's odds in Abisko are low: solar activity is forecast strong enough (Kp 2) for the aurora to reach Abisko, and the sky outlook is overcast.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 0.7 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Abisko

The best months in Abisko are September, October, February, March — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Tonight is one data point; the next 7 nights below show how the window is trending. Plan ahead and book a tour for your dates.

Aurora forecast for Abisko — the next 3 nights

A ✓ means the forecast Kp clears Abisko's Kp 1 visibility threshold — but clear skies still decide the night.

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. Tonight's dark-hours window in Abisko looks overcast (about 97% cloud on average). The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the north.

The Aurora Sky Station (a chairlift ride above the treeline) is purpose-built for this; in the village, the lakeshore and the STF turiststation are easy dark spots. The "blue hole" means Abisko is often your best cloud bet in all of Scandinavia.

Northern lights tours & stays in Abisko

Aurora tours from Abisko typically run $95–$350 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.