Temperatures in October
It's cold in October in Rovaniemi with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 0°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and 4°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rovaniemi in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Rovaniemi with cold temperatures, averaging around 8°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 5°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Rovaniemi will be around 2°C, with nights close to -3°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,6 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Rovaniemi. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rovaniemi in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
5°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
9°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
0°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
51 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 14 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
9,6 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
5 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Temperature records for Rovaniemi in October
With 14°C, Rovaniemi hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -14°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Rovaniemi
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Rovaniemi, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in October in Rovaniemi
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Daily Precipitation in October in Rovaniemi
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Rovaniemi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Rovaniemi.
Daily Snowfall in October in Rovaniemi
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in October in Rovaniemi, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in October.
Daily UV Index in October in Rovaniemi
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Rovaniemi, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Rovaniemi Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Rovaniemi, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Rovaniemi Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Rovaniemi, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in October in Rovaniemi per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in October in Rovaniemi, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in October for Rovaniemi
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Average Weather in Rovaniemi by Month
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