Rovaniemi weather in February
Rovaniemi in February averages -11°C (11°F), 32 mm of rain and 2.3 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Rovaniemi, February is the second coldest, the second driest and the fifth dullest.
- Average temp
- -11°C (11°F)
-16–-7°C · 3–20°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.3 h
hours per day
What is Rovaniemi like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Rovaniemi in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -16°C (3°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Rovaniemi is about the same temperature as January and about as wet as it, which averages -12°C (11°F).
February in Rovaniemi is 5.2°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages -6°C (21°F).
Daylight in Rovaniemi in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 8 hours 8 minutes in Rovaniemi, rising about 08:27 and setting about 16:36 local time.
February ends 3 hours 23 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 15 hours 52 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Rovaniemi
What to read before you book.
Rovaniemi weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -12°C / 11°F | 37 mm |
| February | -11°C / 11°F | 32 mm |
| March | -6°C / 21°F | 33 mm |
| April | 0°C / 32°F | 30 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 37 mm |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 69 mm |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 75 mm |
| August | 13°C / 56°F | 63 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 50 mm |
| October | 1°C / 34°F | 50 mm |
| November | -5°C / 23°F | 48 mm |
| December | -9°C / 16°F | 41 mm |
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FAQs about Rovaniemi in February
February climate averages for Rovaniemi, 1991–2020.
Rovaniemi averages -11°C (11°F) in February, ranging from about -16°C (3°F) at night to -7°C (20°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 32 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages -11°C (11°F) against -6°C (21°F) in March — 5.2°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.3 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 8 hours 8 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 24 hours in June and 2 hours 24 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 08:27 and sunset about 16:36 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 3 hours 23 minutes longer than it starts.
