Lappeenranta Weather in December

What's the weather like in Lappeenranta (Southern Finland Province) in December 2024?

The climate in Lappeenranta during December can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Lappeenranta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -4°C (26°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

Lappeenranta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature -3.5°C 25.8°F
Nightly temperature -9.2°C 15.5°F
Average temperature -6.3°C 20.7°F
Daily sunshine 0.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 53 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 24 days
Sea temperature 3.1°C 37.6°F
Humidity 90%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average December is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lappeenranta with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Lappeenranta

Lappeenranta average temperature in December

December rainfall

Lappeenranta average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Lappeenranta average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lappeenranta in December 2024.

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Lappeenranta weather stats

Lappeenranta weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.2°C 70.2°F
Driest month: February 30mm 1.2ins
Sunniest month: June 5.2hrs
Coldest month: January -6.3°C 20.7°F
Wettest month: August 81mm 3.2ins
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