Western Finland Weather in December

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

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Vaasa Tampere Pori Keuruu

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

What to Expect in Western Finland in December

Western Finland, Finland is a region in Finland. December in Western Finland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Kymönkoski at -1°C (30°F) to cold in Rauma at 3°C (37°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Rauma and -7°C (19°F) in Kymönkoski. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Finland, Finland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vöyri with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Reposaari with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Explore Western Finland by month

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-2°C (28°F) March2°C (36°F) April8°C (46°F) May13°C (55°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September15°C (59°F) October9°C (48°F) November4°C (39°F) December1°C (34°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Western Finland in December

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

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

Temperature range in Western Finland (December)

Precipitation variation in Western Finland (December)

Tampere

In December Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tampere →

Pori

In December Pori 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 snow/rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pori →

Keuruu

In December Keuruu 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 poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snowfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Keuruu →

Rauma

In December Rauma generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°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)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Rauma →

Vaasa

In December Vaasa generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°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
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
38 hours
19 hours
29 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vaasa →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vaasa 1°C (34°F) -4°C (25°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Tampere 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Pori 2°C (36°F) -3°C (27°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Keuruu -1°C (30°F) -6°C (21°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Rauma 3°C (37°F) -1°C (30°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Ahtari -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Western Finland weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Western Finland, Finland in December. The popular destination of Tampere averages 0°C (32°F) by day and -5°C (23°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Average temperatures in Western Finland, Finland during December range from a nighttime low near -5°C (23°F) to a daytime high around 0°C (32°F) in Tampere.

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

Not particularly. Tampere averages just 55 mm (2.2 in) of snow/rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Western Finland, Finland.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tampere, December may not be the ideal time to visit Western Finland, Finland.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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