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Rovaniemi weather in December

Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average

Rovaniemi December weather at a glance

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In December, Rovaniemi averages -6.8°C, with typical highs of -3.7°C and lows of -10.1°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 87% humidity.

Compared with Seoul in December, it is 5.9°C cooler than Seoul, with 8 more wet days.

Rovaniemi December temperature & humidity

Average-6.8°CHigh -3.7° / low -10.1°
Humidity87%
Wet days13 days40% of days
Day–night range6.4°

Rovaniemi December rain & wet days

Wet days13 daysHistorical monthly average
Share of wet days40%Not a forecast probability

Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.

What to wear in Rovaniemi in December

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

  • DaytimeWarm coat and layered tops · average high -3.7°C
  • Morning & eveningInsulating coat, scarf and gloves · average low -10.1°C
  • FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Useful extras
Insulated coatThermal base layersGloves and scarfCompact umbrella
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Rovaniemi December sunrise & sunset times

2026 December · Local time (Europe/Helsinki)

Sunrise on the 15th10:59
Sunset on the 15th13:25
Daylight duration2h 26m
Start, middle and end of the month
DateSunriseSunsetDaylight
2026-12-0110:1313:583h 45m
2026-12-1510:5913:252h 26m
2026-12-3111:0113:402h 39m

For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.

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Best months to visit Rovaniemi

Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.

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December weather by year

December 2024-7.3°11 wet days, 85% humidity
December 2025-6.2°14 wet days, 90% humidity

Daily weather in 2025

Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation

1-3°-9°4.4mm
2-2°-16°5.9mm
32°-1°2.1mm
41°-1°
50°-2°4.7mm
60°-3°
7-2°-5°2.8mm
8-4°-6°3.9mm
9-4°-6°
10-2°-5°11mm
11-3°-12°
12-11°-21°
13-16°-25°
14-6°-15°2.3mm
15-1°-6°7.5mm
16-1°-5°
170°-2°
180°-4°2.7mm
192°-3°5.6mm
203°-2°1.8mm
21-2°-5°
22-5°-21°
23-7°-19°
24-4°-16°
254°-11°
260°-5°
272°-5°7.6mm
28-3°-10°
29-4°-11°1.3mm
30-6°-22°
31-20°-26°

Frequently asked questions

What is Rovaniemi weather like in December?

In December, Rovaniemi averages -6.8°C, with typical highs of -3.7°C and lows of -10.1°C. The historical average is 13 wet days and 87% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.

Does it rain a lot in Rovaniemi in December?

There are about 13 wet days in December. A compact umbrella is still useful.

What should I wear in Rovaniemi in December?

Pack a warm insulated coat, thermal layers, gloves and a scarf. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.

What are the best months to visit Rovaniemi?

No months meet the A or B threshold in our temperature-and-precipitation score. Compare the monthly values with your planned activities.

Where can I check Rovaniemi weather in December in real time?

Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Rovaniemi in December?

On 2026-12-15, calculated sunrise is 10:59 and sunset is 13:25 in local time (Europe/Helsinki). Times vary by date and terrain.

Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations