If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +63°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in August.
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Average temperature in Rovaniemi in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Rovaniemi for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +59°F.
Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in August?
Rovaniemi is typically mild in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Rovaniemi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Rovaniemi in August
Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+63°F
+52°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+30°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+90°F
+84°F
+73°F
Rainfall
79 mm
76 mm
54 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
77%
83%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
4
3
2
Cloudy days
9
10
12
Rainy days
17
17
15
Snowy days
0
0
1
August typically has worse weather conditions compared to July.It’s getting colder in August. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +63°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 79 mm to 76 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 77%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Rovaniemi in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Rovaniemi is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 109 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 26 mm, which is moderate rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Rovaniemi, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Rovaniemi wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Rovaniemi?
This is the weather in Rovaniemi in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+69°F
2 August
🌧️
+76°F
3 August
🌧️
+72°F
4 August
🌧️
+67°F
5 August
🌧️
+65°F
6 August
☀️
+71°F
7 August
☀️
+72°F
8 August
☀️
+83°F
9 August
☁️
+69°F
10 August
🌧️
+69°F
11 August
☀️
+70°F
12 August
🌧️
+64°F
13 August
☁️
+62°F
14 August
🌧️
+66°F
15 August
☁️
+70°F
16 August
🌧️
+63°F
17 August
☁️
+60°F
18 August
☀️
+64°F
19 August
☁️
+63°F
20 August
☀️
+66°F
21 August
☁️
+68°F
22 August
☁️
+66°F
23 August
☀️
+64°F
24 August
☀️
+62°F
25 August
☀️
+65°F
26 August
☀️
+66°F
27 August
☀️
+68°F
28 August
☀️
+66°F
29 August
🌧️
+54°F
30 August
☁️
+65°F
31 August
🌧️
+59°F
In August 2023 Rovaniemi had 12 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rovaniemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rovaniemi in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+35°F) and the highest in 2020 (+44°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 206 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 551 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi in August:
Is August a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
It’s always a good time to visit Rovaniemi, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Rovaniemi in August?
August has mild temperatures in Rovaniemi. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Rovaniemi rainy in August?
Rovaniemi is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi in August, 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 Rovaniemi, 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.
