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Rovaniemi weather in September

September in Rovaniemi is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and night-time lows near 6°C (42°F). The month usually brings about 80 mm of rain (some rain) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than August and 9°C warmer than October.

What stands out in September

  • There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
  • It cools down fast from here: October is about 9°C cooler.
  • In Rovaniemi, September is early autumn.
  • Just 250 km apart, but Rovaniemi runs about 2°C warmer than Ivalo this month.

Avg high

12°C

53°F

Avg low

6°C

42°F

Rainfall

80 mm

some rain

Humidity

91%

relative

Sky

75%

cloud · often cloudy

Rovaniemi weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Rovaniemi
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January-10°C / 14°F-16°C / 3°F47 mm100%77%
February-8°C / 17°F-14°C / 6°F41 mm99%77%
March-3°C / 26°F-10°C / 13°F44 mm99%69%
April2°C / 35°F-4°C / 24°F49 mm95%72%
May10°C / 51°F2°C / 36°F65 mm82%70%
June16°C / 60°F8°C / 46°F93 mm79%70%
July19°C / 67°F11°C / 52°F88 mm81%67%
August17°C / 62°F9°C / 49°F84 mm86%69%
September12°C / 53°F6°C / 42°F80 mm91%75%
October3°C / 37°F-1°C / 30°F70 mm96%81%
November-2°C / 28°F-7°C / 20°F67 mm99%80%
December-6°C / 21°F-12°C / 11°F67 mm99%83%

What to pack for September

  • A warm sweater or fleece for layering
  • A mid-weight jacket
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is September a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Finland cities in September

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Rovaniemi in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Rovaniemi?

September is cool in Rovaniemi, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.

How warm is Rovaniemi in September?

Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 6°C (42°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Rovaniemi in September?

Rovaniemi typically gets around 80 mm of rain in September — some rain.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Rovaniemi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.