Best time to go to Rovaniemi Average weather of Rovaniemi, Lapland

When is the best time to go to Rovaniemi?

When is the best time to go to Rovaniemi? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Rovaniemi are June, July and August
July is the hottest month
The coldest months are January and February
The rainiest months are May, June, July and August

Annual weather in Rovaniemi

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Weather details in Rovaniemi month by month

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Weather and climate in Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi enjoys a subarctic climate (severe winter, no dry season and cool summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Rovaniemi is 41°F (ranging from 18°F in january to 68°F in july). Annual rainfall is 36.3in, with a minimum of 2.3in in february and a maximum of 3.9in in july.

Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. The record temperature this month is 61°F and it rains about 15% of the time in april.
In the month of may the climate is not good. The temperature rises to 52°F and it rains in may about 3.3in.
In june the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains about 3.9in each month.
Between the months of july and august the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 83°F and, in august, 7 days of rain are expected.
In september the climate is not good. At lunchtime, it's 54°F in average and, in september, 5 days of rain are expected.
From october to december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 25°F.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Rovaniemi

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Rovaniemi: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Rovaniemi

Find out when Rovaniemi has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Rovaniemi

Very low season in Rovaniemi
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May, September and October.
Low season in Rovaniemi
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, March, June, July, August and November.
High season in Rovaniemi
The number of visitors to Rovaniemi is high in: February.
Peak season in Rovaniemi
The largest number of tourists visiting Rovaniemi is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Rovaniemi month by month

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Generally, July is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Rovaniemi. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, December is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Rovaniemi

A return flight between London and Rovaniemi is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 189 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 176 more for your airline ticket to Rovaniemi if you go in july.

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Average price of hiring a car in Rovaniemi

On average, it costs $ 59 per day to hire a car in Rovaniemi. This price varies by $ 75 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 42 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 117.