Paltamo weather in December (Eastern Finland, Finland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Paltamo this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Paltamo includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Winter occurs in December. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -3°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -9°C. This month is known for its biting cold, so make sure to dress warmly. Proper preparation can help you stay cozy.

Precipitation

Paltamo in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 5 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 Paltamo. July typically offers 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 Paltamo climate page with graphs.

 

Paltamo, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -9°C  

Max Temperature -3°C  

Chance of Rain 76%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 5 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 5% *  

Data from: Kajaani, Finland (15 KM, 9 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?

Visitors traveling to Paltamo should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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