Southern Finland weather in December
Planning a getaway to Southern 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 is the weather like in Southern Finland in December?
Southern Finland is a region in Finland. December in Southern Finland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Parikkala at -1°C to cold in Hanko at 4°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Hanko and -6°C in Parikkala. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Padasjoki with an average of 54 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Hanko with 77 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 30 hours of sunlight in Helsinki. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Southern Finland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southern Finland's yearly weather, check out our Southern Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Southern Finland?
Helsinki
In December Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Turku
In December Turku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rauha
In December Rauha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Espoo
In December Espoo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Naantali
In December Naantali generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southern Finland, in Finland.
Is December the best time to visit Southern Finland?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Southern Finland due to the typically poor weather in Helsinki.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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