Rovaniemi weather in October
Rovaniemi in October averages 1°C (34°F), 50 mm of rain and 1.6 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Rovaniemi, October is the sixth warmest, the fifth wettest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 1°C (34°F)
-2–4°C · 28–39°F
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 1.6 h
hours per day
What is Rovaniemi like in October?
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 October?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (28°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Rovaniemi is 6.9°C cooler than September and about as wet as it, which averages 8°C (46°F).
October in Rovaniemi is 5.7°C warmer than November and about as wet as it, which averages -5°C (23°F).
Daylight in Rovaniemi in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 9 hours 32 minutes in Rovaniemi, rising about 08:16 and setting about 17:47 local time.
October ends 3 hours 40 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 14 hours 28 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Rovaniemi
What to read before you book.
Rovaniemi weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Rovaniemi, 1991–2020.
Rovaniemi averages 1°C (34°F) in October, ranging from about -2°C (28°F) at night to 4°C (39°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. October sees only about 50 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. October averages 1°C (34°F) against -5°C (23°F) in November — 5.7°C warmer.
October is 6.9°C cooler than September, and about as wet.
Yes. October falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 1.6 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 24 hours in June and 2 hours 24 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 08:16 and sunset about 17:47 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 3 hours 40 minutes shorter than it starts.
