Weather in Helsinki for December 2024
Expect cooler weather in first days of December 2024 in Helsinki with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 5.5 °C, lower than the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Helsinki at the beginning of December is 6.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -0.1 °C by the end of December.
Expect heavy snowfall in Helsinki during December, with an average of 17 snowy days.
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Helsinki in December average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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2 7° | 3 6° | 4 3° | 5 7° | 6 7° | 7 9° | 8 -3° |
9 -4° | 10 -3° | 11 0° | 12 -2° | 13 -4° | 14 -6° | 15 -6° |
16 3° | 17 4° | 18 2° | 19 4° | 20 0° | 21 1° | 22 2° |
23 2° | 24 -0° | 25 -0° | 26 -2° | 27 0° | 28 0° | 29 2° |
30 2° | 31 -3° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Helsinki
December weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
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1 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 4° /3° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
2 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /6° | 1.9 mm | 0 cm | |
3 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 6° /5° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
4 Dec. | Sunny | 3° /1° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
5 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /1° | 0.3 mm | 0 cm | |
6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 7° /7° | 1.2 mm | 0 cm | |
7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 9° /7° | 0.9 mm | 0 cm | |
8 Dec. | Moderate snow | -3° /-4° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
9 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -4° /-4° | 1.5 mm | 1.2 cm | |
10 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -3° /-4° | 3.3 mm | 2.8 cm | |
11 Dec. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | 0° /-3° | 6 mm | 5.1 cm | |
12 Dec. | Moderate snow | -2° /-4° | 3.8 mm | 3.3 cm | |
13 Dec. | Moderate snow | -4° /-5° | 2.9 mm | 2.4 cm | |
14 Dec. | Light snow | -6° /-12° | 0.4 mm | 0.3 cm | |
15 Dec. | Light snow | -6° /-10° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
16 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 3° /-9° | 1.4 mm | 0 cm | |
17 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 4° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
18 Dec. | Mist | 2° /0° | 0.4 mm | 0 cm | |
19 Dec. | Light rain | 4° /1° | 3.3 mm | 0 cm | |
20 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 0° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
21 Dec. | Heavy snow | 1° /-1° | 3.3 mm | 2.7 cm | |
22 Dec. | Overcast | 2° /0° | 4.3 mm | 1.9 cm | |
23 Dec. | Moderate snow | 2° /-3° | 5.2 mm | 3.4 cm | |
24 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 0° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0.1 cm | |
25 Dec. | Overcast | 0° /-4° | 1.8 mm | 1.5 cm | |
26 Dec. | Overcast | -2° /-5° | 0.2 mm | 0 cm | |
27 Dec. | Patchy moderate snow | 0° /-6° | 2.7 mm | 1.1 cm | |
28 Dec. | Overcast | 0° /-6° | 1.3 mm | 0.9 cm | |
29 Dec. | Light freezing rain | 2° /-3° | 8.4 mm | 3.8 cm | |
30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 2° /-3° | 6.4 mm | 2.7 cm | |
31 Dec. | Heavy rain at times | -3° /-6° | 1.3 mm | 0 cm | |
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Helsinki in December - FAQ
What to pack to Helsinki in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Helsinki in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Helsinki, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
December rainfall patterns in Helsinki
December snowfall in Helsinki
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