Weather in December in Finland
Thinking about venturing to Finland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
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.To explore the conditions in Finland in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Helsinki experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 30 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor more details on the yearly climate, visit our Finland climate page.
Where to go in Finland in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?
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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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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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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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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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finland.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Finland.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Finland.
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