If you are thinking of traveling to Rovaniemi in October, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +37°F, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
89%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Rovaniemi has uncomfortable weather in October.
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Is Rovaniemi warm or cold in October?
Rovaniemi is typically chill in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +52°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +28°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Rovaniemi:
Climate in Rovaniemi in October
Rovaniemi weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+52°F
+37°F
+27°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
-11°F
-20°F
Max. temperature
+73°F
+57°F
+46°F
Rainfall
54 mm
34 mm
9 mm
Wind
2 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
89%
91%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
2
Cloudy days
12
13
13
Rainy days
15
8
1
Snowy days
1
8
14
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +52°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 54 mm to 34 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 89%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Rovaniemi in October 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 October, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.Rovaniemi is amazing in October with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Rovaniemi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 62 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Rovaniemi?
This is the weather in Rovaniemi in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+50°F
2 October
☁️
+42°F
3 October
☁️
+44°F
4 October
🌫️
+45°F
5 October
☀️
+41°F
6 October
☀️
+40°F
7 October
🌨️
+34°F
8 October
☀️
+34°F
9 October
☀️
+35°F
10 October
☀️
+35°F
11 October
🌨️
+34°F
12 October
🌨️
+35°F
13 October
☁️
+35°F
14 October
🌨️
+33°F
15 October
🌨️
+34°F
16 October
☁️
+38°F
17 October
☀️
+33°F
18 October
☀️
+31°F
19 October
☀️
+28°F
20 October
☁️
+26°F
21 October
☀️
+31°F
22 October
☀️
+24°F
23 October
☀️
+27°F
24 October
☁️
+24°F
25 October
☁️
+25°F
26 October
🌨️
+28°F
27 October
🌨️
+28°F
28 October
🌨️
+25°F
29 October
☁️
+22°F
30 October
☁️
+17°F
31 October
☁️
+18°F
In October 2023 Rovaniemi had 11 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +18°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. 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 October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Rovaniemi climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Rovaniemi in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
There is never a bad time to go to Rovaniemi, but the weather isn’t the best in October, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Rovaniemi and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Rovaniemi in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Rovaniemi rainy in October?
Rovaniemi is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Rovaniemi in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Rovaniemi in October, 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.
