Rovaniemi weather in February (Lapland, Finland)

How is February weather typically in Rovaniemi? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Rovaniemi typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February is part of the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -14°C. It's a frigid month, so wearing warm clothing is crucial. Don't underestimate the cold; prepare accordingly.

Precipitation

Rovaniemi in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 20 days will experience snow.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 56 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Rovaniemi. July generally stands out with 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 February

Min Temperature -14°C  

Max Temperature -6°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 42 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 56 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in February

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

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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