Rovaniemi
City in Finland
Rovaniemi is a city in Finland with a population of 65,329 in 2024. Located 705 km from Helsinki, it draws visitors to sights such as Santa Claus Village and Santa Park.
What to see
Visitors to Rovaniemi can explore the popular Santa Claus Village and Santa Park. Additional points of interest include Arktikum and Rovaniemi Church.
When to go
Winter months from November to March feature daily highs between -3 °C and -8 °C and lows between -8 °C and -14 °C, with precipitation between 43 mm and 64 mm per month. Summer months from June to August bring daily highs between 16 °C and 19 °C and lows between 8 °C and 12 °C, with July experiencing the highest rainfall at 102 mm on about 17 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, located 8 km away from the city.
Top sights in Rovaniemi
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. The wettest is July, with about 102 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -8 | -8 | -3 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -3 | -6 |
| Average low, °C | -14 | -13 | -9 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 5 | -1 | -8 | -12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 43 | 46 | 39 | 57 | 80 | 102 | 96 | 71 | 72 | 64 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Rovaniemi (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Arktikum
- Rovaniemi Church