December · Finland
Best time to visit Tampere in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tampere in December
Average temperature -6°C, 66 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
2.1/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 99%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Tampere scores 2.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tampere sits between two lakes, where red-brick mill halls line the Tammerkoski rapids in Finland's industrial heart.
December in Tampere — the hardest end of the year
December averages -6°C (20°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 66 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 5 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 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 6.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tampere in December?
- In December, Tampere averages -6°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tampere?
- December earns a 2.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tampere in December?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 99% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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