Rovaniemi in August
Late summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Rovaniemi — with trade-offs.
August is mild with berries in the forests and the first dark nights late in the month.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 10–17°C
- Mild, around 17°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
- Moderate rates.
+Berry season and calm.
–Rainy days.
My tip for August
Pick blueberries, foraging is allowed under Finland's everyman's right.
- Hiking
- Berries
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Rovaniemi, 4th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is May; the best value is May.
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Weather
Weather in Rovaniemi in August
In August Rovaniemi averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 68 mm of rain or snow over 9 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around -7°C); the wettest month is July.
- Average high
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Average low
- 10°C
- 50°F
- Precipitation
- 68 mm
- Wet days
- 9
Climate data: Finnish Meteorological Institute (Rovaniemi Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Rovaniemi in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Rovaniemi?
- August is a reasonable month in Rovaniemi — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Rovaniemi overall (4 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Berry season and calm. The main downside: Rainy days.
- What is the weather like in Rovaniemi in August?
- Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 68 mm of rain or snow over roughly 9 wet days. Mild, around 17°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around -7°C).
- Is Rovaniemi crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is May.
- How expensive is Rovaniemi in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Moderate rates. The best-value month is May.
- When is the best time to visit Rovaniemi?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is May and the best value is May.