Ruka weather in December (Oulu (province), Finland)

What's the typical weather in Ruka for December? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During December, Ruka usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December ushers in the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Ruka in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 22 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Ruka. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ruka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Data from: Kuusamo, Finland (22 KM, 13 Miles).

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 Ruka 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.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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