When to go · Espoo
Espoo in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Rovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) / −6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 11
- Crowds
- High
- Finland overall
- Prices
- High
- Finland overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Rovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
- JanuaryGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- FebruaryGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- MarchGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
- JuneGreatInside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Weather in December
- EspooHighs around -1 °C (30 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 30 °F (-1 °C), lows around 21 °F (-6 °C), rain on about 11 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Christmas big impact
24–26 Dec · Finland
Christmas Eve is the main day; most things closed; Lapland at peak.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- High
- Prices · Finland overall
- High
Finland overall: Rovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Espoo, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Dec: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 11
Jan: 10 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Dec: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 1
Jan: 0
December: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing). Across Finland: Rovaniemi's Christmas peak, polar night in the north; Helsinki Christmas market; closures 24–26 Dec.
January: Inside Espoo's best window: Jun–Aug for islands and boats; Sep–Oct for forest colours; Jan–Mar for cross-country skiing.
Espoo: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast