Åland Islands Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Åland Islands, Finland in December.

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Mariehamn Eckerö Gottby Lemland

Planning a trip to the Åland Islands, Finland this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Åland Islands in December

The Åland Islands, Finland is a region in Finland. December in the Åland Islands generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Kirkkola at 0°C (32°F) to cold in Föglö at 5°C (41°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Föglö and -6°C (21°F) in Kirkkola. In many areas in Finland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For a closer look at conditions across the Åland Islands, Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kirkkola with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to moderate snowfall in Föglö with 68 mm (2.7 in).

Explore the Åland Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Åland Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mariehamn)

January3°C (37°F) February1°C (34°F) March3°C (37°F) April6°C (43°F) May11°C (52°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September16°C (61°F) October11°C (52°F) November7°C (45°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Åland Islands in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Åland Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Åland Islands

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Åland Islands, Finland?

Temperature range in the Åland Islands (December)

Precipitation variation in the Åland Islands (December)

Mariehamn

In December Mariehamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mariehamn →

Eckerö

In December Eckerö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Eckerö →

Gottby

In December Gottby generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gottby →

Lemland

In December Lemland generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lemland →

Föglö

In December Föglö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Föglö →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Åland Islands, in Finland.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Åland Islands in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mariehamn 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Eckerö 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Gottby 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lemland 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Föglö 5°C (41°F) 1°C (34°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Geta 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

The Åland Islands weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Åland Islands, Finland in December?

the Åland Islands, Finland typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mariehamn average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Åland Islands, Finland in December?

Average temperatures in the Åland Islands, Finland during December range from a nighttime low near 1°C (34°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Mariehamn.

Does the Åland Islands, Finland get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Mariehamn averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for the Åland Islands, Finland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Åland Islands, Finland?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Mariehamn, December may not be the ideal time to visit the Åland Islands, Finland.

On average, the best time to visit the Åland Islands, Finland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Mariehamn. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Åland Islands.

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