Rovaniemi Climate by Month
The temperature in Rovaniemi can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to very cold.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Rovaniemi. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -6°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -14°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rovaniemi has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 691 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 86 mm of precipitation, recorded across 16 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less snowfall, with 39 mm over 17 snowy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rovaniemi. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.1 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.1 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Rovaniemi in Finland
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 86 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.
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