Rovaniemi in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rovaniemi in december 2026
The weather in Rovaniemi in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
very bad weather 662cm
Weather at 6am
20°F
Snow showers
42% of time
30%
15%
7%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
39% of time
31%
17%
7%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
43% of time
33%
13%
8%
Weather at 3am
20°F
52%
27%
8%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rovaniemi in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rovaniemi in december.
The climate of Rovaniemi in december is very bad
the weather in Rovaniemi in december is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 2.9in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is icy there the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself!. The high seasonal norm is 23°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 18°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Rovaniemi is 22°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rovaniemi in december with a maximum record of 40°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -18°F in 2013.
In december in Rovaniemi, the days on average last 02:25. The sun rises at 11:00 and sunset is at 13:25.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rovaniemi in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -18°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.7in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 662cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 97% | ||||
| Visibility | 4.79km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 11:00 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 13:25 | ||||
| Length of day | 02:25 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rovaniemi in december 2025:
16°F to 22°F
7°F to 25°F
9°F to 36°F
34°F to 36°F
32°F to 34°F
22°F to 31°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 25°F
25°F to 27°F
32°F to 32°F
14°F to 25°F
-7°F to 5°F
-11°F to 13°F
18°F to 23°F
20°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
23°F to 34°F
29°F to 34°F
27°F to 36°F
11°F to 29°F
-9°F to 5°F
4°F to 13°F
2°F to 18°F
32°F to 36°F
14°F to 29°F
29°F to 36°F
5°F to 25°F
14°F to 23°F
-5°F to 20°F
-20°F to -11°F
Map: other cities in Lapland in december
Cities near Rovaniemi:
| Ranua in december | very bad weather |
| Pello in december | very bad weather |
| Ylitornio in december | very bad weather |
| Kemi in december | very bad weather |
| Tornio in december | very bad weather |
| Pelkosenniemi in december | very bad weather |
| Sodankylä in december | very bad weather |
| Kolari in december | very bad weather |
| Pajala in december | very bad weather |
| Kittilä in december | very bad weather |
| Salla in december | very bad weather |
| Oulanka National Park in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Rovaniemi
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Weather data for Rovaniemi in december:
Weather data for Rovaniemi for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rovaniemi. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rovaniemi can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rovaniemi.