Finland weather in December
Planning a journey to Finland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Finland in December?
The weather in Finland in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Kilpisjärvi at -6°C and cold in Kökar at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 1°C in Kökar and -13°C in Kilpisjärvi. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Nellimö with an average of 35 mm to moderate snowfall in Hanko with 77 mm. The city Helsinki usually sees around 30 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Finland for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Finland climate page.
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Average weather in Helsinki
In December Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Rovaniemi
In December Rovaniemi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Levi
In December Levi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ruka
In December Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Tampere
In December Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Finland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Helsinki, December may not be the ideal time to visit Finland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Helsinki. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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