Helsinki weather in December (Southern Finland, Finland)

Is Helsinki a good destination in December, weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Helsinki includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is part of the winter season. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 2°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately -4°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Helsinki in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 64 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 30 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Helsinki. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helsinki climate page with graphs.

 

Helsinki, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 64 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 30 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in December

Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Helsinki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Finland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.