When is the best time to go to Rovaniemi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rovaniemi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9°C | 35mm | 0.4hrs | 7.2hrs |
Rovaniemi's weather in January is typically very cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rovaniemi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Rovaniemi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -10°C (15°F), whilst at night -18°C (0°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Rovaniemi weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -8°C | 28mm | 1.3hrs | 10.1hrs |
February in Rovaniemi is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rovaniemi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Rovaniemi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -9°C (16°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Rovaniemi weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 29mm | 3.2hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Rovaniemi is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rovaniemi.
March is in the spring in Rovaniemi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 26mm | 5.8hrs | 17.6hrs |
Rovaniemi's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rovaniemi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Rovaniemi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (22°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 35mm | 3.8hrs | 10.2hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Rovaniemi and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rovaniemi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Rovaniemi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 53mm | 0hrs | 7.2hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Rovaniemi and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rovaniemi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Rovaniemi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 63mm | 0hrs | 10.1hrs |
July in Rovaniemi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rovaniemi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Rovaniemi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 69mm | 2.9hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Rovaniemi is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Rovaniemi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Rovaniemi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 59mm | 3.9hrs | 17.6hrs |
Rovaniemi's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rovaniemi.
September is in the fall / autumn in Rovaniemi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Rovaniemi weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 54mm | 2.1hrs | 10.2hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Rovaniemi and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rovaniemi.
October is in the fall / autumn in Rovaniemi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Rovaniemi weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 44mm | 1hrs | 7.2hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Rovaniemi and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rovaniemi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Rovaniemi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.
Rovaniemi weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 35mm | 0.4hrs | 10.1hrs |
December in Rovaniemi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rovaniemi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Rovaniemi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -15°C (5°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rovaniemi with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rovaniemi weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.1°C 66.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 26mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 0hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -9.8°C 14.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 69mm 2.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 13°C 55.4°F |
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