The weather in December in Finland

It's cold in December in Finland with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 2°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -1°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Finland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 11°C in 2015, Finland reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -19°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -22°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in December for Finland

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Finland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Finland New York
Average temperature 0°C 9°C
Max. temperature 2°C 12°C
Min. temperature -6°C -5°C
Total precipitation 52 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 9 days 17 days
Total snowfall 14 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 8 days 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Finland with really cold temps, averaging around 1°C during the day and nights dipping to about -3°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 1°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Finland is around -0°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.

Check out the climate of Finland for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Finland is based on weather data from Helsinki. Other places, like Rovaniemi, Kuusamo or Tampere, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Finland to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Finland

Temperature in December in Finland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Finland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Finland

Total precipitation in December in Finland over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Finland

Snowfall in December in Finland per year

Daily UV index in December in Finland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Finland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in December in Finland

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With meters of snow and temperatures around -15 degrees Celsius, it is the perfect winter vacation. The skies were clear and the northern lights were breathtaking. However, be prepared for cold temperatures and low daylight.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Finland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Finland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.