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Best time to go to Rovaniemi

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Rovaniemi.
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When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?

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.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during July.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is October, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Rovaniemi in different months

This is the average weather in Rovaniemi for each month based on historic data:

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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
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Humidity, %
878680726664707783899189
Rain, mm
001940687976543492
Snow, mm
3529322280002203539
Average wind speed, m/s
333332222333
Sunny Days
225554432322
Cloud Days
1513121210891012131314
Rainy Days
00031317171715810
Snowy Days
141313103000181415

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.

Other cities in Finland

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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.