Rovaniemi Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

On this page, we’ll explore Rovaniemi’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Finland.

Monthly Temperature Averages

Visitors to Rovaniemi will encounter a climate influenced by big temperature differences across the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 21°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -6°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around -14°C.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rovaniemi by month:

The minimum temperature is commonly observed between 4 AM and 6 AM, with the maximum occurring around 3 PM, when the sun’s strength is at its peak. July, the city’s warmest month, sees 261 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 45 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 22 days. It records 15 hours of sunshine of sunshine.

Annual Temperatures in Finland Compared

The map below shows the annual temperature across Finland. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 32°C. Warm: 25°C to 32°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 25°C Moderate: 10°C to 18°C. Cold: 5°C to 10°C. Very cold: lower than 5°C

Rovaniemi Temperatures Compared World Wide

Rovaniemi’s average annual maximum temperature is 6°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.

In Toronto, Canada, the average annual temperature is 13°C, with snowy winters and warm summers.

In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.

Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.

How are these Temperatures Measured?

Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.

This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.

Sea vs. Land Temperatures

The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:

Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.

For more detailed information about Rovaniemi’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rovaniemi climate page.