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Southern Finland Weather in December

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

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Planning a journey to Southern Finland, Finland this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Southern Finland in December

Southern Finland, 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.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Parikkala at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Hanko at 4°C (39°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Hanko and -6°C (21°F) in Parikkala. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

For specific regional insights in Southern Finland, Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Padasjoki with an average of 54 mm (2.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Hanko with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during December. Helsinki receives roughly 30 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Southern Finland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Southern Finland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Helsinki)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March3°C (37°F) April9°C (48°F) May16°C (61°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September16°C (61°F) October10°C (50°F) November5°C (41°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southern Finland in December

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

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 Southern Finland

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

Temperature range in Southern Finland (December)

Precipitation variation in Southern Finland (December)

Helsinki

In December Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
30 hours
39 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Helsinki →

Turku

In December Turku generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
36 hours
28 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Turku →

Rauha

In December Rauha 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 poor 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
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
24 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rauha →

Espoo

In December Espoo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly sun hours
37 hours
30 hours
39 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Espoo →

Naantali

In December Naantali generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
36 hours
28 hours
42 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Southern Finland in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Helsinki 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Turku 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Rauha 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Espoo 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Naantali 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Vantaa 2°C (36°F) -4°C (25°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Southern Finland weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Southern Finland, Finland in December?

December in Southern Finland, Finland brings poor weather. In Helsinki, daytime temperatures are typically around 2°C (36°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

What is the average temperature in Southern Finland, Finland in December?

In Helsinki, the average daytime high in December is 2°C (36°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Southern Finland, Finland get a lot of snow/rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Southern Finland, Finland during December, with Helsinki averaging close to 64 mm (2.5 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Southern Finland, Finland?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Southern Finland, 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southern Finland.

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