Rovaniemi weather in August (Lapland, Finland)

Looking to travel to Rovaniemi in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Rovaniemi generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C.

Rovaniemi in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rovaniemi climate page with graphs.

 

Rovaniemi, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 183 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in August

Find out more about the weather in Finland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rovaniemi in August?

For visitors traveling to Rovaniemi, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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