Climate of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Point-value climate at Rovaniemi (Lapland, Finland). Population approximately 34,781.
Located in Lapland, Finland, Rovaniemi has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 34,781. Monthly average temperatures range from -11.8°C / 10.8°F in January to 15.3°C / 59.5°F in July, with rainfall varying from 33 mm / 1.3 in (February) to 72 mm / 2.8 in (July) — about 579 mm / 22.8 in across the year. Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rovaniemi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.8°C10.8°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
| February | -11.2°C11.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| March | -5.9°C21.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | -0.5°C31.1°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| May | 6.2°C43.2°F | 36 mm1.4″ | — |
| June | 12.7°C54.9°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| July | 15.3°C59.5°F | 72 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 12.6°C54.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| September | 7.1°C44.8°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| October | 0.7°C33.3°F | 55 mm2.2″ | Snowy |
| November | -5.5°C22.1°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
| December | -9.9°C14.2°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Rovaniemi's warmest month is July at an average of 15.3°C / 59.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 33 mm / 1.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Rovaniemi?
Rovaniemi, in Lapland, Finland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -11.8°C / 10.8°F in January to 15.3°C / 59.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 579 mm / 22.8 in, with the wettest month being July (72 mm / 2.8 in) and the driest February (33 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Rovaniemi in July?
The average temperature in Rovaniemi in July is 15.3°C / 59.5°F, with rainfall of about 72 mm / 2.8 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Rovaniemi?
The driest month in Rovaniemi is February, with about 33 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -11.2°C / 11.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Rovaniemi?
The wettest month in Rovaniemi is July, with approximately 72 mm / 2.8 in of average monthly rainfall.