Weather in Helsinki in december 2024

The weather in Helsinki in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout december

very bad weather 353.3cm

Weather at 6am
32°F

Cloudy

23%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Clear/Sunny

12%

Weather at 12pm
34°F

Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Weather at 6pm
34°F

Cloudy

26%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 3am
32°F

Snow showers

44%

Cloudy

17%

Partly Cloudy

14%

Clear/Sunny

12%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Helsinki in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Helsinki in december.


The climate of Helsinki in december is very bad

In december in Helsinki, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of precipitation over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in november there is an average of 3.7in of rainfall over 6 days.

The climate is rather cold in that locality this month. Plan to cover you well! The high seasonal norm is 36°F. The seasonal minimum is 32°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Helsinki is 34°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Helsinki in the month of december with a maximum record of 49°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 4°F in 2010. You can expect to have about 16 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 52% of time.

Day length in Helsinki in december is 05:52. Sunrise is at 09:20 and sunset is at 15:12.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Helsinki in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 34°F
Highest temperature 36°F
Lowest temperature 32°F
Highest record temperature 49°F
(2015)
Lowest record temperature 4°F
(2010)
Number of days at -32°F 16 day(s)
(52%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 40°F
Lowest sea temperature 32°F
Highest sea temperature 47°F
Wind
Wind speed 25km/h
Wind temperature 22°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.9in
Number of days with rainfall 8 day(s)
(25%)
Record daily rainfall 1.3in
(2017)
Snowfall 353.3cm
Other climate data
Humidity 90%
Visibility 7.27km
Cloud cover 75%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 3
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 09:20
Time of sunset 15:12
Length of day 05:52
Our opinion about the weather in december
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last december?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Helsinki in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Light snow
22°F to 25°F
02-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
13°F to 16°F
03-12-2023
Light freezing rain
9°F to 18°F
04-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
9°F to 16°F
05-12-2023
Light snow
11°F to 29°F
06-12-2023
Light freezing rain
29°F to 31°F
07-12-2023
Light freezing rain
20°F to 25°F
08-12-2023
Moderate snow
23°F to 25°F
09-12-2023
Light snow
23°F to 23°F
10-12-2023
Moderate snow
25°F to 27°F
11-12-2023
Heavy snow
27°F to 32°F
12-12-2023
Light snow
25°F to 27°F
13-12-2023
Moderate snow
22°F to 23°F
14-12-2023
Mist
16°F to 18°F
15-12-2023
Cloudy
16°F to 20°F
16-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
16°F to 38°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
34°F to 40°F
18-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
31°F to 36°F
19-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 41°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 34°F
21-12-2023
Light snow
29°F to 34°F
22-12-2023
Blizzard
31°F to 32°F
23-12-2023
Light freezing rain
29°F to 34°F
24-12-2023
Mist
25°F to 29°F
25-12-2023
Heavy snow
22°F to 31°F
26-12-2023
Cloudy
18°F to 23°F
27-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 27°F
28-12-2023
Overcast
20°F to 31°F
29-12-2023
Light sleet
34°F to 36°F
30-12-2023
Light snow
27°F to 36°F
31-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
7°F to 14°F

Map: other cities in Finland in december

Cities near Helsinki:

Vantaa in decembervery bad weather
Kirkkonummi in decembervery bad weather
Porvoo in decembervery bad weather
Lohja in decembervery bad weather
Ingå in decembervery bad weather
Mäntsälä in decembervery bad weather
Riihimäki in decembervery bad weather
Ekenäs in decembervery bad weather
Hämeenlinna in decembervery bad weather
Lahti in decembervery bad weather
Forssa in decembervery bad weather
Salo in decembervery bad weather
Finland in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Helsinki in december:

Weather data for Helsinki for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Helsinki. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Helsinki can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Helsinki.


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