Lapland in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Lapland in december 2024
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Lapland. These predictions are probabilities for the month of december from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in december in Rovaniemi
very bad weather 651.7cm
Weather at 6am
22°F
Snow showers
43% of time
29%
15%
6%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
40% of time
30%
17%
7%
Weather at 6pm
22°F
Snow showers
44% of time
32%
13%
7%
Weather at 3am
22°F
54%
25%
8%
6%
Where to go in Lapland in december?
Where to go in Lapland in december: destination map
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Where should you go in Lapland in december when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Lapland in december is very bad across the board.
The month of december is one of the worst month for spending holidays in Lapland. The climate in Piteå, Arvidsjaur, Saariselkä, Vardø, Inari (Lake Inari), Båtsfjord, Lyngseidet, Salla, Alta, Jokkmokk, Hammerfest, Pajala, Kolari, Pello, Lulea, Robertsfors, Kautokeino, Rovaniemi, Apatity, Honningsvåg, Gällivare, Lycksele, Kiruna, Tornio, Ivalo, Kemi, Oulanka National Park, Sodankylä, Tromso, Pelkosenniemi, Kittilä, Abisko, Skjervoy, Storuman, Mourmansk, Umeå, Vadsø, Muonio, Storslett, Enontekiö, Skellefteå, Ranua, Ylitornio and Lakselv and everywhere in the country is ver bad. It's cold, the sun is not there all the time and you take the risk of getting wet by rain very often wherever you go.
Climate in Lapland in december
Climate in Rovaniemi in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 25°F and minimum temperature is 18°F (for an average temperature of 22°F). The climate is icy in this location in this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. With 2.8in over 4 days, rain may occur during your stay. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 25°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||
| Humidity | 97% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 78% | ||
| Length of day | 02:25 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Enontekiö in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 22°F and minimum temperature is 14°F (for an average temperature of 18°F). The climate is very cold there in the month of december. Bring warm clothes!. With just 2.4in over 4 days, rainfall is infrequent throughout your trip.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 18°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 14°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 96% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Ivalo in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Ivalo is 20°F (maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 16°F). The climate is very cold in that locality in the month of december. Do not forget to cover yourself!. With just 2.2in over 3 days, it rains very little during your stay.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 1 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Alta in december
In the month of december, maximum temperature is 27°F and minimum temperature is 22°F (for an average temperature of 25°F). The climate is very cold around this city in this month. Plan a sweater!. With 1.8in over 3 days, the rain will not be a problem throughout your holidays.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
Climate in Inari (Lake Inari) in december
In the month of december, the mean temperature in Inari (Lake Inari) is 22°F (maximum temperature is 23°F and minimum temperature is 18°F). The climate is icy in that area in december. Bring warm clothes!. With about 2in over 3 days, rain may be scarce for your trip.
| December | |||
| Average temperature | 22°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 18°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||
| Humidity | 95% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 0 | ||
| Cloud cover | 74% | ||
| Length of day | 00:00 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Lapland in december
| Rovaniemi in december | very bad weather |
| Enontekiö in december | very bad weather |
| Ivalo in december | very bad weather |
| Alta in december | very bad weather |
| Inari (Lake Inari) in december | very bad weather |
| Kemi in december | very bad weather |
| Lulea in december | very bad weather |
| Oulanka National Park in december | very bad weather |
| Saariselkä in december | very bad weather |
| Tromso in december | very bad weather |
| Abisko in december | very bad weather |
| Lyngen Alps (Lyngsalpan) in december | very bad weather |
| Honningsvåg in december | very bad weather |
| Kilpisjärvi in december | very bad weather |
| Kirkenes in december | very bad weather |
| Kiruna in december | very bad weather |
| Kittilä in december | very bad weather |
| Lemmenjoki National park (Lemmenjoen kansallispuisto) in december | very bad weather |
| Padjelanta nationalpark in december | very bad weather |
| Pajala in december | very bad weather |
| Pallas-Yllästunturin national park (Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto) in december | very bad weather |
| Ranua in december | very bad weather |
Weather data for Lapland in december:
Weather data for Lapland in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Lapland. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Lapland can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Lapland.