What December feels like in Tampere
In Tampere, December brings early winter. Even the warmest hour of the day stays near freezing. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights drop well below freezing and the temperature hardly changes after dark. The air is damp, which makes cool temperatures feel colder, particularly in wind.
Rain in Tampere in December
December is persistently wet here: some rain falls on about one day in 2. Wet days average about 4 mm (0.2 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 5.1 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in December
In mid-December, sunrise is at about 9:37 am and sunset at about 3:03 pm (local time) — 5 h 26 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 1 h 52 min less daylight than mid-November. About 17% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are often cloudy.
How December compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, December comes out as the 3rd coolest month in Tampere. Compared with November, afternoons are 3.4°C (6.1°F) cooler, with 3 mm less rain. January is cooler again. The next month's average high: -3.2°C (26.2°F).
Who December suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — it is cold for long walks.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — too cool to sit outside for long.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — warm places to spend the coldest part of the day.
Tips for visiting Tampere in December
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light waterproof jacket.
Warm Layers
Insulated layers and warm shoes for the cold hours.
Quick questions
How warm is Tampere in December?
Expect around -0.5°C (31.1°F) in the afternoon and -3.6°C (25.5°F) at night, which most visitors would call freezing.
Does it rain a lot in Tampere in December?
Quite a lot — 52 mm spread over about 13 days.
What should I wear in Tampere in December?
Based on the averages: rain protection and warm layers. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is December or January better for visiting Tampere?
On our 12-month climate ranking, January comes out ahead (#11 of 12 vs #12). January is cooler and has fewer rainy days.