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Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi

Lapland, Finland

Local time05:53 Sunrise08:15 Sunset17:50 Elevation88 m
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland · CC0
Weather

When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

-15° -10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° -7° -13° 46 Jan -7° -13° 37 Feb -1° -8° 36 Mar 5° -3° 34 Apr 12° 3° 48 May 18° 9° 64 Jun 21° 13° 81 Jul 18° 10° 68 Aug 12° 6° 60 Sep 4° -1° 54 Oct -1° -6° 55 Nov -4° -10° 51 Dec mm
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 21° July
Coldest month -13° January
Wettest month 81mm July
Rain per year 634mm
Rainy days per year 119

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Rovaniemilentoasema weather station, 8 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January -6.6 °C -12.8 °C 46 mm 11.2 4.3 h
February -6.6 °C -12.6 °C 37 mm 9.8 8.2 h
March -1.2 °C -8.4 °C 36 mm 8.3 11.7 h
April 4.8 °C -2.7 °C 34 mm 8.0 15.5 h
May 11.7 °C 3.2 °C 48 mm 8.3 19.4 h
June 17.7 °C 9.2 °C 64 mm 9.7 24.0 h
July 20.8 °C 12.5 °C 81 mm 10.3 21.5 h
August 17.9 °C 10.3 °C 68 mm 9.4 17.0 h
September 11.8 °C 5.6 °C 60 mm 9.2 13.2 h
October 3.8 °C -0.6 °C 54 mm 10.3 9.6 h
November -1.4 °C -6.0 °C 55 mm 12.6 5.7 h
December -4.2 °C -9.9 °C 51 mm 12.1 2.5 h
What to pack

What to wear in Rovaniemi

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day4 °C Night-1 °C Rain54 mm

October in Rovaniemi: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of -1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Folding umbrella Thermal socks
  • Nights often drop below freezing.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Rovaniemi

Researched in October 2026
  • Kuksa (birch burl cup)The kuksa is the hand-carved cup of Sámi tradition. Authentic ones cost much more than wood-composite versions.
    WhereHandicraft shops downtown
    US$ 55–110
    per cup

    Sources: eternalarrival.com

  • Sámi crafts (duodji)Look for the "Sámi Duodji" label (handmade by Sámi artists) or "Sámi Made". Buying from a Sámi artist in Finland is cheaper than online.
    WhereHandicraft shops and Santa Claus Village
    No reliable price data

    Sources: eternalarrival.com · visitrovaniemi.fi

  • Reindeer peltReindeer pelt is a typical Lapland product. It is sold in shops and at the airport.
    WhereDowntown shops and Rovaniemi airport
    US$ 160–220
    small single-pelt rug

    Sources: eternalarrival.com

  • Reindeer pâté and jerkyReindeer is part of Lappish cooking and is sold in travel-friendly formats.
    WhereGrocery stores and the airport
    No reliable price data

    Sources: eternalarrival.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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