Rovaniemi weather in December
December in Rovaniemi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Rovaniemi · #871 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 29/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Rovaniemi climate normals — December
| Daytime high | -5°C / 23°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -9°C / 15°F | |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 0 h/day | |
| Daylight | 2.7 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 51.8 cm / 20.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rovaniemi in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
- December in Rovaniemi: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Rovaniemi on SeasonMap's comfort score (29/100).
- What is the weather like in Rovaniemi in December?
- In December, Rovaniemi averages a daily high of -4.8°C and a low of -9.3°C, with about 48.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rovaniemi in December?
- Rovaniemi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in December.
- Does it snow in Rovaniemi in December?
- Rovaniemi sees roughly 51.8 cm of snowfall in December.