Rovaniemi weather in December (Lapland, Finland)

Curious about the climate in Rovaniemi this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Rovaniemi includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around -4°C, cooling off to about -11°C at night. With the coldest weather of the year, this month demands extra warmth. Be sure to layer up to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Rovaniemi in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 21 days this month are expected to have snow.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 4 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Rovaniemi. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rovaniemi, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 71%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Sunshine 4 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Rovaniemi should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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