Finland in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Finland in december 2024
Below, check out the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Finland. These forecasts are probabilities for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in december in Helsinki
very bad weather 353.3cm
Weather at 6am
32°F
Snow showers
41% of time
23%
12%
12%
Weather at 12pm
34°F
Snow showers
42% of time
23%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
34°F
Snow showers
39% of time
26%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
32°F
44%
17%
14%
12%
Where to go in Finland in december?
Where to go in Finland in december: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
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Where to go in each region in december?
| Finnish Lakeland (Tampere, Kuopio, Joensuu...) | 25°F to 31°F | 2 à 8 days | very bad weather | |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi, Ivalo, Enontekiö...) | 16°F to 36°F | 2 à 11 days | 36°F to 45°F | very bad weather |
| North of Finland (Oulu, Kajaani, Kalajoki...) | 23°F to 32°F | 3 à 7 days | 36°F to 38°F | very bad weather |
| South of Finland (Helsinki, Kotka, Lappeenranta...) | 31°F to 40°F | 4 à 9 days | 38°F to 41°F | very bad weather |
| West Coast of Finland (Turku, Vaasa, Åland...) | 31°F to 40°F | 3 à 8 days | 36°F to 40°F | very bad weather |
Where should you go in Finland in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Finland in december is very bad across the board.
December is one of the worst month for visiting Finland. The climate in Sodankylä, Turku, Helsinki, Kuopio, Lapland (Rovaniemi), Tampere, Jyväskylä and Masku and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very regularly wherever you go.
Climate in Finland in december
Climate in Helsinki in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Helsinki is 34°F (maximum temperature is 36°F and minimum temperature is 32°F). The climate is quite cold here in december. Bring warm clothes! With 3.9in over 8 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your vacations. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 34°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 36°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 32°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 40°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 75% | ||
| Length of day | 05:52 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Lapland (Rovaniemi) in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 25°F and minimum temperature is 18°F (for an average temperature of 22°F). The climate is very cold in that area in the month of december. Bring warm clothes!. With 2.8in over 4 days, rain may occur throughout your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||
| Length of day | 02:25 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Tampere in december
In december, the mean temperature in Tampere is 29°F (maximum temperature is 31°F and minimum temperature is 27°F). The climate is rather cold in this location in december. Bring warm clothes! With 1.9in over 2 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 29°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 31°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 3 | ||
| Cloud cover | 77% | ||
| Length of day | 05:24 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Åland in december
In december, the mean temperature in Ålands is 38°F (maximum temperature is 40°F and minimum temperature is 38°F). The climate is quite more than very fresh in this city in this month. Do not forget to cover yourself! With 2.5in over 4 days, rain may occur during your holidays. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 40°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 36°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||
| Cloud cover | 70% | ||
| Length of day | 05:50 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Joensuu in december
In december, maximum temperature is 29°F and minimum temperature is 23°F (for an average temperature of 27°F). The climate is very cold around this city in the month of december. Bring warm clothes!. With 3in over 5 days, rainfall can happen throughout your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||
| Cloud cover | 83% | ||
| Length of day | 04:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Finland in december
| Helsinki in december | very bad weather |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi) in december | very bad weather |
| Tampere in december | very bad weather |
| Åland in december | very bad weather |
| Joensuu in december | very bad weather |
| Kajaani in december | very bad weather |
| Kalajoki in december | very bad weather |
| Kotka in december | very bad weather |
| Kuopio in december | very bad weather |
| Lappeenranta in december | very bad weather |
| Oulu in december | very bad weather |
| Turku in december | very bad weather |
| Vaasa in december | very bad weather |
| Turku Archipelago (Abo Skargard) in december | very bad weather |
| Jyväskylä in december | very bad weather |
| Masku in december | very bad weather |
| Oulanka national park (Oulangan kansallispuisto) in december | very bad weather |
| Pori in december | very bad weather |
| Rauma in december | very bad weather |
| Saimaa in december | very bad weather |
| Alajärvi in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for Finland in december:
Weather data for Finland in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Finland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Finland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Finland.