Rovaniemi: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Rovaniemi. Best time to visit: December, January, February, March, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Rovaniemi has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 7°C, lows of 0°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Rovaniemi is during December, January, February, March, September, October, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | -3°C | -9°C | 17 | Excellent (best) |
| February | -4°C | -9°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| March | -1°C | -7°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 3°C | -4°C | 5 | Good |
| May | 9°C | 0°C | 8 | Good |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 7 | Good |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 17 | Wet |
| August | 18°C | 10°C | 12 | Good |
| September | 12°C | 6°C | 16 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 6°C | 2°C | 17 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 2°C | -2°C | 11 | Good |
| December | -2°C | -6°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: -3°C
Low: -8°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 4°C
Low: -4°C
Rainy days: 8 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 19°C
Low: 11°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 7°C
Low: 2°C
Rainy days: 15 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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December
Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | -3°C | -9°C | 17 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | -4°C | -9°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March (best) | -1°C | -7°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April | 3°C | -4°C | 5 | Good | View Details → |
| May | 9°C | 0°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| June | 20°C | 11°C | 7 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 18°C | 11°C | 17 | Wet | View Details → |
| August | 18°C | 10°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| September (best) | 12°C | 6°C | 16 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October (best) | 6°C | 2°C | 17 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November | 2°C | -2°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| December (best) | -2°C | -6°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Rovaniemi have?
Rovaniemi has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 7°C (highs) and 0°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
The best time to visit Rovaniemi is during December, January, February, March, September, October, when temperatures average around -3°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Rovaniemi?
The hottest month in Rovaniemi is June with average highs of 20°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of -9°C.
When is the rainy season in Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi sees the most rain in January (17 rainy days), while April is the driest month (5 rainy days).
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