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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -7.2°C | -12.7°C | 42.7 mm | 11 | 0.6 h | 15.6 km/h | – |
| Feb | -5.1°C | -10.1°C | 38.8 mm | 10 | 2.4 h | 15.6 km/h | – |
| Mar | -1.3°C | -7.7°C | 38 mm | 9 | 6.2 h | 16.3 km/h | – |
| Apr | 4.3°C | -3.5°C | 38.6 mm | 9 | 9.5 h | 15.2 km/h | – |
| May | 10.6°C | 1.7°C | 53.5 mm | 10 | 11.4 h | 15.8 km/h | – |
| Jun | 16.9°C | 8.7°C | 71 mm | 12 | 13.9 h | 15.8 km/h | – |
| Jul | 19.9°C | 12.3°C | 88.4 mm | 13 | 12.6 h | 13.6 km/h | – |
| Aug | 17.4°C | 10.6°C | 91.6 mm | 14 | 9.3 h | 15.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 11.8°C | 6.1°C | 73.3 mm | 13 | 5.9 h | 15.3 km/h | – |
| Oct | 3.6°C | -0.4°C | 63.5 mm | 11 | 3.0 h | 14.6 km/h | – |
| Nov | -1.2°C | -5.1°C | 51.8 mm | 12 | 0.8 h | 14.6 km/h | – |
| Dec | -4°C | -9.1°C | 51 mm | 14 | 0.0 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi (Finland) has a cold subarctic climate with an annual average of around 2 °C. Daytime highs average 5 °C, while nights cool to about -1 °C. The destination sees roughly 702 mm of rainfall per year and 6.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Classic travel season is the warmer half of the year: highs reach 19.9 °C in July with only 13 rainy days. The sunniest month is June with 13.9 hours of daily sun; the driest is March at just 9 rain days.
Note: with roughly 33 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Rovaniemi
When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
The best time to visit Rovaniemi: July (avg. 16.1 °C, 13 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Rovaniemi?
The warmest month is July with an average of 16.1 °C and daytime highs around 19.9 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of -9.9 °C and night-time lows around -12.7 °C.
How many rainy days does Rovaniemi have?
August has the most rainy days with 14 rainy days. The driest month is March with 9 rainy days.