December verdict

Kilpisjärvi, Finland in December

Weather score18Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-9°C

Rain

38mm

Sun

0h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

18

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -9°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 38mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Kilpisjärvi, Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December-9°C average high

December has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December38mm average rain

December sits on the drier side of Kilpisjärvi's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December0 hours average sun

December is one of Kilpisjärvi's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December6°C average sea

December is below Kilpisjärvi's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December18 weather score

December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.