Winter
Dec → Feb-7 to -4°
nights -13 to -10°
- 11 rainy days · 44 mm
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
- Jan-7°recommended
- Feb-6°recommended
- Mar-1°recommended
- Apr4°fair
- May11°not recommended
- Jun17°fair
- Jul20°recommended
- Aug17°recommended
- Sep12°fair
- Oct4°not recommended
- Nov-1°fair
- Dec-4°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Rovaniemi, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° | -13° | 44 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| February | -6° | -11° | 39 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| March | -1° | -8° | 38 mm | 10 d | ✓ |
| April | 4° | -4° | 39 mm | 9 d | |
| May | 11° | 2° | 53 mm | 10 d | |
| June | 17° | 9° | 71 mm | 12 d | |
| July | 20° | 12° | 89 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
| August | 17° | 11° | 87 mm | 14 d | ✓ |
| September | 12° | 6° | 73 mm | 13 d | |
| October | 4° | 0° | 66 mm | 12 d | |
| November | -1° | -5° | 52 mm | 11 d | |
| December | -4° | -10° | 48 mm | 13 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Rovaniemi, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Santa Claus Village) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May-1 to 11°
nights -8 to 2°
- 10 rainy days · 43 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug17 to 20°
nights 9 to 12°
- 13 rainy days · 82 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov-1 to 12°
nights -5 to 6°
- 12 rainy days · 64 mm
Book early for December to March and July to August
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Rovaniemi, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 24h of daylight, in December 2h20, a difference of 21h40. In June the sun does not set.
4h08Jan
7h57Feb
11h25Mar
15h18Apr
19h23May
24hJun
21h31Jul
16h57Aug
12h58Sep
9h15Oct
5h23Nov
2h20Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Santa Claus Village" (66.54°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Rovaniemi, month by month
EventsNorthern lightsSeptember to MarchMidnight sunJune to JulyChristmas seasonDecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: May, June
- Long days: April, May, June, July, August
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Rovaniemi, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- September to MarchNorthern lights
The skies clear over ever longer nights, and outings head off by sleigh or far from the lights.
- June to JulyMidnight sun
On the Arctic Circle, the sun does not set for about a month, with night-time hikes and golf included.
- DecemberChristmas season big crowds
Santa Claus Village runs at full capacity, with direct flights, reindeer and queues right up to Christmas Eve.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended-7°-13° at night
- 44 mm · 11 d
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended-6°-11° at night
- 39 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended-1°-8° at night
- 38 mm · 10 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair4°-4° at night
- 39 mm · 9 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended11°2° at night
- 53 mm · 10 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Fair17°9° at night
- 71 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Recommended20°12° at night
- 89 mm · 13 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended17°11° at night
- 87 mm · 14 d
High season, book early
September
Fair12°6° at night
- 73 mm · 13 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Not recommended4°0° at night
- 66 mm · 12 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Fair-1°-5° at night
- 52 mm · 11 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Recommended-4°-10° at night
- 48 mm · 13 d
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: -7 °C at the warmest of the day, -13 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
February. Deep winter: -6 °C at the warmest of the day, -11 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (39 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
March. Deep winter: -1 °C at the warmest of the day, -8 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (38 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
April. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (39 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Cool: 11 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (53 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Cool: 17 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (71 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (89 mm). High season: book early.
August. Cool: 17 °C at best, 11 °C at night. Frequent rain: 87 mm over 14 days. High season: book early.
September. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (73 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. Expect 12 days of rain in the month (66 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Deep winter: -1 °C at the warmest of the day, -5 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (52 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: -4 °C at the warmest of the day, -10 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (48 mm). High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
December to March and July to August: over these months, recorded highs range from -7 to 20 °C, with 12 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Santa Claus Village).
Which month should you avoid in Rovaniemi?
October: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 66 mm over 12 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Santa Claus Village).
What is the hottest month in Rovaniemi?
July, with 20 °C on average in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Santa Claus Village).
What is the coldest month in Rovaniemi?
January, with -7 °C at best during the day and -13 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Santa Claus Village).
What is the driest month in Rovaniemi?
March: 38 mm over 10 days of rain, against 89 mm in July, the wettest month.
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