Finland · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rovaniemi are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Rovaniemi sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 20°C, and its coolest in January (around -7°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 633mm — July is typically the wettest month (~81mm) and April the driest (~34mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7° / -13°C | 46mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | -7° / -13°C | 37mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | -2° / -9°C | 37mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 4° / -3°C | 34mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 11° / 3°C | 48mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 17° / 9°C | 64mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 20° / 12°C | 81mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 17° / 10°C | 68mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 11° / 5°C | 60mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 3° / -1°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | -2° / -7°C | 55mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | -5° / -11°C | 51mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Rovaniemi is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime lows near -13°C (8°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
February in Rovaniemi is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -7°C (19°F) and nighttime lows near -13°C (8°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
March in Rovaniemi is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -2°C (29°F) and nighttime lows near -9°C (16°F). Expect roughly 37mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
April in Rovaniemi is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -3°C (26°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
May in Rovaniemi is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 48mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
June in Rovaniemi is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (47°F). Expect roughly 64mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
July in Rovaniemi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Rovaniemi is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 68mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
September in Rovaniemi is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 60mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
October in Rovaniemi is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (30°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
November in Rovaniemi is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -2°C (28°F) and nighttime lows near -7°C (20°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat
December in Rovaniemi is freezing, with daytime highs below zero, with average daytime highs around -5°C (23°F) and nighttime lows near -11°C (13°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — insulated winter coat · thermal layers · gloves and a warm hat