What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in December?

In December, Helsinki averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Rovaniemi averages -4°C high / -11°C low with about 49 mm.

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in December

Helsinki is the better pick in December — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Rovaniemi is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi — December climate, side by side

	🇫🇮 Helsinki	🇫🇮 Rovaniemi
Comfort score	34/100 (F)	28/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-3°C	-9°C
Avg high / low	2° / -2°	-4° / -11°
Rainfall	59 mm	49 mm
Rainy days	12	12
Humidity	88%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	27	30

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in December — FAQ

Is December better in Helsinki or Rovaniemi?: Helsinki is the better pick in December — 34 vs 28 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Helsinki is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Rovaniemi is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Helsinki vs Rovaniemi in December?: In December, Helsinki averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Rovaniemi averages -4°C high / -11°C low with about 49 mm.