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Rovaniemi in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rovaniemi in December 2024

OK Weather
Cold
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +21°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 39 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

☀️
+21°F
Avg. max. temperature
-35°F
Min.
+43°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Rovaniemi in December

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

Going from a maximum of +30°F during the day to a minimum of -2°F during the night, the temperature in December averages around +18°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°F to +5°F.

Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in December?

Rovaniemi is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +27°F to +21°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +18°F to +10°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 Rovaniemi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rovaniemi in December

Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+27°F+21°F+18°F
Min. temperature
-20°F-35°F-44°F
Max. temperature
+46°F+43°F+43°F
Rainfall
9 mm2 mm0 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
91%89%87%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1005 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
131415
Rainy days
100
Snowy days
141514

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +27°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +21°F. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 9 mm to 2 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 91% 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 2 sunny days during the month.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi is gradually decreasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Rovaniemi.

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

How was the weather last December in Rovaniemi?

This is the weather in Rovaniemi in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
+17°F
2 December
🌨️
+10°F
3 December
🌨️
+19°F
4 December
☁️
+19°F
5 December
🌨️
+12°F
6 December
🌨️
+9°F
7 December
🌨️
+13°F
8 December
🌨️
+15°F
9 December
🌨️
+12°F
10 December
🌨️
+9°F
11 December
🌨️
+9°F
12 December
🌨️
+9°F
13 December
☁️
+8°F
14 December
🌨️
+15°F
15 December
🌨️
+20°F
16 December
🌨️
+30°F
17 December
☀️
+31°F
18 December
☀️
+27°F
19 December
🌨️
+29°F
20 December
☁️
+23°F
21 December
☁️
+10°F
22 December
☁️
+19°F
23 December
🌨️
+23°F
24 December
☁️
+27°F
25 December
🌨️
+28°F
26 December
☁️
+25°F
27 December
☁️
+21°F
28 December
☁️
+12°F
29 December
☁️
+15°F
30 December
☁️
+10°F
31 December
☁️
+5°F
In December 2023 Rovaniemi had 2 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°F, with an absolute maximum of +30°F and a minimum of +5°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 83%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

The climate in Rovaniemi in December 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 December:

Is December a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

It’s always a good time to visit Rovaniemi, 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 Rovaniemi in December?

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

Is Rovaniemi rainy in December?

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

Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi 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 Rovaniemi

Source of the data

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.