Saariselka weather in December (Lapland, Finland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Saariselka during December? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In December, Saariselka typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. Daytime temperatures generally settle around -5°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -12°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Saariselka in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see snowfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Saariselka. July typically offers 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 Saariselka climate page with graphs.

 

Saariselka, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 68%  

Precipitation 38 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Data from: Ivalo, Finland (19 KM, 12 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 Saariselka 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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