Weather in December in Western Finland
Thinking about venturing to Western Finland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Western Finland in December?
Western Finland is a region in Finland. December in Western Finland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. In December, it is winter.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Kymönkoski at -1°C to cold in Rauma at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Rauma and -7°C in Kymönkoski. December is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Vöyri with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Yyteri with 67 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Western Finland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Western Finland's yearly weather, check out our Western Finland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Finland?
Tampere
In December Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jyväskylä
In December Jyväskylä generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jämsä
In December Jämsä 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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Keuruu
In December Keuruu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pori
In December Pori 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Finland, in Finland.
Is December the best time to visit Western Finland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Tampere, December may not be the ideal time to visit Western Finland.
On average, the best time to visit Western 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.
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