When to go to Rovaniemi?
On the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi keeps Father Christmas in permanent residence, post office and reindeer included. Winter days are short and blue, which suits husky and reindeer safaris across frozen forest, and suits the aurora once the sky clears. The Arktikum, half buried under a long glass tunnel, explains what life at this latitude actually involves.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Rovaniemi, aim for May to August.
See also: Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July? · Where to go in August?
Month-by-month weather in Rovaniemi
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7 | 37 | -9 | 37 |
| February | 1.9 | 38 | -8 | 40 |
| March | 5.9 | 33 | -5 | 54 |
| April | 9.1 | 48 | -1 | 64 |
| May | 12.9 | 34 | 7 | 74 |
| June | 15.2 | 63 | 15 | 74 |
| July | 11.7 | 113 | 16 | 70 |
| August | 10.2 | 89 | 16 | 67 |
| September | 5.4 | 85 | 10 | 48 |
| October | 3.5 | 67 | 2 | 45 |
| November | 0.6 | 35 | -4 | 36 |
| December | 0.1 | 43 | -8 | 34 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Rovaniemi, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is March (about 33 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 16°C). Over the year, an average of 686 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Rovaniemi?
- Santa Claus Village (Arctic Circle)
- Northern Lights (winter season)
- Arktikum Museum
- Dog sled / reindeer safari
Practical info
- Country: Finland
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