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

How is the weather in Ruka in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Ruka generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -4°C. But by evening, they drop to around -11°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 48 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Ruka in December?

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 in December.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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