Rukatunturi weather in December (Finland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rukatunturi this December? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In December, Rukatunturi tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Experience the winter season in December. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -4°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -11°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Rukatunturi in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 22 days of snow.

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

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

 

Rukatunturi , monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -11°C  

Max Temperature -4°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 47 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.

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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 Rukatunturi 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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