Salla weather in December (Lapland, Finland)

Is December a good time to explore Salla weather-wise? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

December in Salla generally includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. During December, the winter season is in full swing. Expect temperatures to climb to -5°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -12°C. Prepare for a very cold month by layering your clothing. It's always better to be prepared for the cold than to face it unprotected.

Precipitation

Salla in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Salla. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Salla, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -12°C  

Max Temperature -5°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Where to go in Finland in December

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Salla 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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