December could be a good time to visit Kuopio, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +25°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in December. However, expect about 16 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Kuopio;
Average weather
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+25°F
Avg. max. temperature
-26°F
Min.
+46°F
Max.
5 mm
Total precipitation
90%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
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
The expected average maximum temperature in December is +21°F with a maximum of +34°F and a minimum of 0°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°F to +9°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.
November
December
January
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 mm
5 mm
1 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
90%
90%
88%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
5
1
0
Snowy days
13
16
16
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.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 90%.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 speed in Kuopio in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 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 2 m/s to 2 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
Total precipitation in December is about 4 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Kuopio is amazing in December with as little as 2 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 July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 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 total snow in December is about 47 mm, with a 45% chance of snow on a typical day.
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
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+19°F
2 December
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+16°F
3 December
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+14°F
4 December
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+8°F
5 December
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+8°F
6 December
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+13°F
7 December
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+14°F
8 December
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+16°F
9 December
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+12°F
10 December
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+11°F
11 December
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+14°F
12 December
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+12°F
13 December
🌨️
+21°F
14 December
🌨️
+22°F
15 December
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+19°F
16 December
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+33°F
17 December
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+34°F
18 December
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+33°F
19 December
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+34°F
20 December
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+32°F
21 December
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+25°F
22 December
🌨️
+29°F
23 December
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+33°F
24 December
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+32°F
25 December
🌨️
+23°F
26 December
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+22°F
27 December
🌨️
+19°F
28 December
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+22°F
29 December
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+20°F
30 December
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+11°F
31 December
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+9°F
In December 2023 Kuopio had 4 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°F, with an absolute maximum of +34°F and a minimum of +9°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 84%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
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 1987 (+39°F) and the highest in 2020 (+48°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 278 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 714 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.
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, 2023.
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.