Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in December.

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Jyväskylä Jämsä Kinkomaa Äänekoski

Planning a getaway to Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in December

Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland is a region in Finland. December in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December is a winter month.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) in Jyväskylä. 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 Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 56 mm (2.2 in) in Jyväskylä.

Explore Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) - and find the best time to visit. (based on Jyväskylä)

January-3°C (27°F) February-3°C (27°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May15°C (59°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August20°C (68°F) September15°C (59°F) October8°C (46°F) November3°C (37°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi)

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland?

Temperature range in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) (December)

Precipitation variation in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) (December)

Jyväskylä

In December Jyväskylä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Jyväskylä →

Jämsä

In December Jämsä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Jämsä →

Kinkomaa

In December Kinkomaa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kinkomaa →

Äänekoski

In December Äänekoski generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jyväskylä -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Jämsä 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Kinkomaa -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Äänekoski -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi) weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in December?

Expect less favorable weather across Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in December. The popular destination of Jyväskylä averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -6°C (21°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland in December?

Jyväskylä averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in December, with overnight lows close to -6°C (21°F).

Does Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland get a lot of snow in December?

Not particularly. Jyväskylä averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of snow in December, making it a mostly dry month for Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Central Finland region (Keski-Suomi), Finland due to the typically less favorable weather in Jyväskylä.

Generally speaking, July and August provide excellent weather in Jyväskylä. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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