Kotka weather in December (Southern Finland, Finland)

How's the weather trend in Kotka as December approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Kotka includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 2°C. At night, they generally drop to -4°C. You will probably experience very cold weather in this month, so dressing warmly is vital. Be sure to prepare for the chill with the right clothing.

Precipitation

Kotka in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 21 days of snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Kotka. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kotka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 2°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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