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Ivalo weather in December (Lapland, Finland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ivalo in December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In December, Ivalo tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. During the day, temperatures can climb to about -4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -11°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Ivalo in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ivalo. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Ivalo, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 0 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 26%  

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.

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In December generally
poor weather
with very low temperatures
and moderate monthly snowfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Ivalo's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Ivalo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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