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Kuopio in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kuopio in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kuopio, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Kuopio in December 2024

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Kuopio in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +25°F during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 6 snowy days in the month and around 42 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+25°F
Avg. max. temperature
-26°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
5 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kuopio has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Kuopio in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kuopio for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +37°F during the day to a minimum of +7°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°F to +37°F.

Is Kuopio warm or cold in December?

Kuopio is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°F to +25°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +27°F to +18°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

December is one of the coolest months in Kuopio, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Kuopio in December

Kuopio weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+32°F+25°F+21°F
Min. temperature
-15°F-26°F-35°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+46°F+45°F
Rainfall
20 mm5 mm1 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
90%89%88%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1007 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
222323
Rainy days
210
Snowy days
566

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting colder in December. From +32°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +25°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 20 mm to 5 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 90% to 89%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Kuopio in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Kuopio is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 1 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Kuopio is amazing in December with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kuopio wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 89 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Kuopio based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 45%, for a monthly total of around 58 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Kuopio.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Kuopio?

This is the weather in Kuopio in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+28°F
2 December
☁️
+27°F
3 December
☁️
+24°F
4 December
🌨️
+24°F
5 December
☁️
+23°F
6 December
☁️
+30°F
7 December
🌨️
+29°F
8 December
🌨️
+24°F
9 December
🌨️
+24°F
10 December
🌨️
+26°F
11 December
🌨️
+25°F
12 December
☀️
+15°F
13 December
🌨️
+22°F
14 December
🌨️
+22°F
15 December
☀️
+11°F
16 December
☁️
+21°F
17 December
☁️
+24°F
18 December
🌨️
+31°F
19 December
☀️
+31°F
20 December
🌨️
+25°F
21 December
🌨️
+33°F
22 December
🌨️
+34°F
23 December
☀️
+34°F
24 December
☁️
+23°F
25 December
☁️
+26°F
26 December
☁️
+22°F
27 December
🌨️
+26°F
28 December
☁️
+30°F
29 December
☁️
+28°F
30 December
🌨️
+33°F
31 December
☁️
+37°F
In December 2023 Kuopio had 4 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°F, with an absolute maximum of +37°F and a minimum of +10°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Kuopio climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Kuopio in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2010 (+13°F) and the highest in 2006 (+38°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kuopio in December:

Is December a good time to visit Kuopio?

It’s always a good time to visit Kuopio, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Kuopio in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Kuopio rainy in December?

Kuopio is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kuopio in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kuopio in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Kuopio

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kuopio, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.