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Rovaniemi in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Rovaniemi in February 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Rovaniemi in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +18°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 29 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

☀️
+18°F
Avg. max. temperature
-35°F
Min.
+45°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Rovaniemi in February

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

Going from a maximum of +39°F during the day to a minimum of -15°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +25°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°F to +28°F.

Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in February?

Rovaniemi is typically cold in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°F to +18°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +5°F to +7°F.

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

February is one of the coolest months in Rovaniemi, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Rovaniemi in February

Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+18°F+18°F+28°F
Min. temperature
-44°F-35°F-24°F
Max. temperature
+43°F+45°F+50°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm1 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
87%86%80%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
225
Cloudy days
151312
Rainy days
000
Snowy days
141313

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +18°F for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in February stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Rovaniemi in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 20 mm.

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

How was the weather last February in Rovaniemi?

This is the weather in Rovaniemi in February 2023:
1 February
🌨️
+26°F
2 February
☀️
+26°F
3 February
☀️
+9°F
4 February
🌨️
+5°F
5 February
☁️
+19°F
6 February
☀️
+31°F
7 February
☀️
+36°F
8 February
☁️
+33°F
9 February
☁️
+35°F
10 February
☀️
+32°F
11 February
☀️
+24°F
12 February
☀️
+34°F
13 February
☀️
+39°F
14 February
☁️
+32°F
15 February
🌫️
+30°F
16 February
🌨️
+31°F
17 February
🌨️
+31°F
18 February
🌨️
+31°F
19 February
🌨️
+24°F
20 February
🌨️
+19°F
21 February
☀️
+10°F
22 February
🌨️
+9°F
23 February
🌨️
+23°F
24 February
🌫️
+21°F
25 February
☀️
+22°F
26 February
☁️
+17°F
27 February
☁️
+36°F
28 February
☀️
+28°F
In February 2023 Rovaniemi had 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +25°F, with an absolute maximum of +39°F and a minimum of +5°F. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 14 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

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

Can you sunbathe in Rovaniemi in February?

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

Is Rovaniemi rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in February?

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

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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.