Best time to visit Rovaniemi

Go inJune–July

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For snow and auroras, aim for January to March.

Rovaniemi month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Mixed	-9°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Northern lights
February	Mixed	-8°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Northern lights
March	Mixed	-3°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Northern lights
April	Poor	3°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Mixed	10°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	Midnight sun
July	Great	20°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Midnight sun
August	Mixed	17°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
September	Mixed	10°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Northern lights
October	Mixed	3°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	Northern lights
November	Mixed	-3°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Northern lights
December	Mixed	-7°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Northern lights, Santa Claus Village

Flights to Rovaniemi are usually cheapest in April–June and September–October. The catch: September–October are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in December, so book early.
Daytime highs stay around or below freezing in November–March.

Rovaniemi sits right on the Arctic Circle.

When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?

The best time to visit Rovaniemi is June–July. For snow and auroras, aim for January to March.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Rovaniemi?

Flights are usually cheapest in April–June and September–October, when demand is lowest.

When is Rovaniemi busiest?

Rovaniemi is busiest in December.

What is the weather like in Rovaniemi?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C, and January the coolest at -9°C. The wettest period is August–October.