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Räätäniemi weather in December (Finland)

Looking to travel to Räätäniemi in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Räätäniemi generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -9°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Räätäniemi in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 23 days of the month will see snowfall.

The city usually sees around 5 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Räätäniemi. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Räätäniemi, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 78%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 60 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 5 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 5% *  
* Data from: Kajaani, Finland (58 KM, 36 Miles).

Where to go in Finland in December

Find out more about the weather in Finland in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Räätäniemi in December?

Visitors traveling to Räätäniemi 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 in December.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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