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Vaasa in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Vaasa in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Vaasa in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Vaasa rather than December, with an average high temperature of -1°C, and only 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Vaasa;

Average weather

☀️
-1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-25°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
19 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vaasa has uncomfortable weather in December.

Average temperature in Vaasa in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vaasa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in December is -2°C with a maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -2°C to +4°C.

Is Vaasa warm or cold in December?

Vaasa is typically cold in December.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +2°C to -1°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -2°C to -6°C.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

December is one of the coolest months in Vaasa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Vaasa in December

Vaasa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+2°C-1°C-3°C
Min. temperature
-21°C-25°C-36°C
Max. temperature
+12°C+8°C+8°C
Rainfall
28 mm19 mm6 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
88%88%86%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1006 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
222224
Rainy days
320
Snowy days
345

December weather is still as bad as in November. It’s getting colder in December. From +2°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -1°C. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 28 mm to 19 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 88%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 2 to 3.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in January as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Vaasa in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vaasa is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Vaasa is amazing in December with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vaasa wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 6 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Vaasa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 32 mm.

December is one of the snowiest months in Vaasa.

Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last December in Vaasa?

This is the weather in Vaasa in December 2023:
1 December
☁️
-2°C
2 December
☁️
-2°C
3 December
☁️
-4°C
4 December
☁️
-4°C
5 December
☁️
0°C
6 December
☁️
+1°C
7 December
☁️
-4°C
8 December
🌨️
-4°C
9 December
🌨️
-4°C
10 December
☁️
-4°C
11 December
🌨️
-3°C
12 December
☀️
-7°C
13 December
🌨️
-7°C
14 December
☁️
-9°C
15 December
☀️
-6°C
16 December
🌫️
-6°C
17 December
🌨️
0°C
18 December
☁️
+1°C
19 December
☀️
-1°C
20 December
🌧️
+1°C
21 December
☁️
+1°C
22 December
☁️
+1°C
23 December
☀️
-4°C
24 December
☀️
-4°C
25 December
☀️
-4°C
26 December
☁️
-1°C
27 December
🌨️
-4°C
28 December
☀️
-1°C
29 December
☁️
+1°C
30 December
🌧️
+3°C
31 December
🌧️
+4°C
In December 2023 Vaasa had 7 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -2°C, with an absolute maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -9°C. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Vaasa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Vaasa in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (-6°C) and the highest in 2006 (+5°C). The driest year was 1985 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vaasa in December:

Is December a good time to visit Vaasa?

There is never a bad time to go to Vaasa, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Vaasa and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Vaasa in December?

Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Vaasa rainy in December?

Vaasa is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Vaasa in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vaasa in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Vaasa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vaasa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.