2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Rovaniemi in September

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

September is an excellent time to visit Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

12°C

Avg Low

6°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

13.2h

Is September a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:36 AM

Sunset

7:51 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
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

What to Pack for September

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Cool
Travel Context Brisk but pleasant—ideal for hiking or city walks with a light jacket.

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Common Questions

Is September a good time to visit Rovaniemi? +

September is typically Excellent for visiting Rovaniemi, with average highs of 12°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Rovaniemi in September? +

With highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Rovaniemi in September? +

Rovaniemi typically sees around 16 rainy days in September.

How many hours of daylight are there in Rovaniemi in September? +

In September, Rovaniemi gets approximately 13.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is September peak season in Rovaniemi? +

Yes, September is peak season in Rovaniemi. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Rovaniemi? +

The best months to visit Rovaniemi are December, January, February, March, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Helsinki)

Last Updated: January 2026

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