Espoo weather in December (Southern Finland, Finland)

What kind of weather does December bring to Espoo? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Espoo typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During December, you’ll experience the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near 2°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -3°C. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Espoo in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 21 days will see snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 30 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 Espoo. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Espoo climate page with graphs.

 

Espoo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Water Temperature 4°C *  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 30 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Espoo.

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