December · Finland
Best time to visit Rovaniemi in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Rovaniemi in December
Average temperature -11°C, 50 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 99% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Rovaniemi scores 2.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -11°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Rovaniemi is Lapland's Arctic gateway-Santa Village lore, aurora hunts, and snowmobile trails on the Arctic Circle. Best window: the short high-summer window when daylight peaks.
December in Rovaniemi — the hardest end of the year
December averages -11°C (13°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 50 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 1 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Rovaniemi in December?
- In December, Rovaniemi averages -11°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.5/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
- December earns a 2.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Rovaniemi in December?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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