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June – August are the best time to visit Rovaniemi on the climate data: July scores 81/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 15°F to 68°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 30.2 in (767 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 15°F-9°C | 17°F-8°C | 26°F-3°C | 36°F2°C | 52°F11°C | 62°F17°C | 68°F20°C | 63°F17°C | 53°F11°C | 38°F3°C | 27°F-3°C | 21°F-6°C |
| Avg low | 4°F-15°C | 6°F-15°C | 13°F-11°C | 25°F-4°C | 37°F3°C | 47°F8°C | 53°F12°C | 50°F10°C | 42°F5°C | 31°F-1°C | 19°F-7°C | 10°F-12°C |
| Rain/snow | 1.9 in48 mm | 1.5 in38 mm | 1.6 in41 mm | 1.8 in46 mm | 2.8 in70 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.2 in82 mm | 2.6 in65 mm | 2.4 in61 mm | 2.2 in56 mm |
| Humidity | 100% | 100% | 99% | 96% | 82% | 78% | 82% | 86% | 91% | 96% | 99% | 99% |
| Cloud | 78% | 76% | 69% | 70% | 71% | 71% | 69% | 70% | 75% | 81% | 81% | 81% |
| Comfort | 43 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 62 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 60 | 40 | 41 | 41 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 152 m (499 ft), close to Rovaniemi's own ~84 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 15–21°F (-9–-6°C), and nights reach 4°F (-15°C). It's the driest season, with only about 5.6 in (142 mm) of rain or snow, 19% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December), averaging 43/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 26°F highs in March to 52°F by May. About 6.2 in (157 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 20% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 52/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 62–68°F (17–20°C). It's the wettest season, with about 10.2 in (260 mm) of rain, 34% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 79/100.
Temperatures slide from 53°F highs in September to 27°F by November. About 8.2 in (208 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in October & November; the season averages 47/100.
By comfort score: 3 Great, 2 Good, 3 Fair and 4 Tough. Great months: June – August. Tap a month for its own guide.
June – August are the best time to visit Rovaniemi on the climate data: July scores 81/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. The toughest months are October – December, mainly because of cool days.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. February is the driest, with about 1.5 in (38 mm). The yearly total is around 30.2 in (767 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C) and highs of 15°F (-9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 68°F (20°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 82%, and highs peak around 68°F (20°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in October – April, bottoming out around 4°F (-15°C) in January.
Poll the group on June – August dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
