In general the best time to visit Rovaniemi is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +68°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, August, September, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 80 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 39 mm in December.
October bring not the best weather. October is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +28°F.
Climate in Rovaniemi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Rovaniemi for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+43°F
+45°F
+50°F
+64°F
+82°F
+88°F
+90°F
+84°F
+73°F
+57°F
+46°F
+43°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+18°F
+18°F
+28°F
+39°F
+52°F
+63°F
+68°F
+63°F
+52°F
+37°F
+27°F
+21°F
Minimum Temperature
-44°F
-35°F
-24°F
+1°F
+12°F
+30°F
+37°F
+30°F
+19°F
-11°F
-20°F
-35°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
87
86
80
72
66
64
70
77
83
89
91
89
Rain, mm
0
0
1
9
40
68
79
76
54
34
9
2
Snow, mm
35
29
32
22
8
0
0
0
2
20
35
39
Average wind speed, m/s
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Sunny Days
2
2
5
5
5
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
Cloud Days
15
13
12
12
10
8
9
10
12
13
13
14
Rainy Days
0
0
0
3
13
17
17
17
15
8
1
0
Snowy Days
14
13
13
10
3
0
0
0
1
8
14
15
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Rovaniemi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Rovaniemi is July with average maximum temperature going up to +68°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +5°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Rovaniemi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Rovaniemi is November with average humidity going up to 91%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 64%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Rovaniemi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 5 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 17 rainy days and 79 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Rovaniemi during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 15 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Rovaniemi:
What is the hottest month in Rovaniemi?
The hottest month in Rovaniemi is July with average maximum temperature of +68°F.
What is the coldest month in Rovaniemi?
The coldest month in Rovaniemi is January with minimum temperatures of +5°F.
Is Rovaniemi worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Rovaniemi could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Rovaniemi?
if you're looking to visit Rovaniemi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, June. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 0 mm of rain.
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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.