Things to do in Espoo in December

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Overview

December is a good time to visit Espoo. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 27—33°F (-3—1°C).

Espoo has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Espoo. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Espoo in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Espoo in December

Top experiences in December
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Holidays in Espoo in December
December
  • Independence Day (December 6)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • Boxing Day (December 26)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Espoo in December

Temperatures on an average day in Espoo in December

The average temperature in Espoo in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 33°F (1°C) to a low of 27°F (-3°C). Some would describe it as really cold and breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Espoo, July, has days with highs of 70°F (21°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows of 20°F (-7°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Espoo in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
33°F
highs
27°F
lows

General weather summary

Really cold and breezy
Feels like
34%
Chance of rain
0.098 in
Amount
16.1 mph
Wind speed
96%
Humidity
6.0 hrs
Daylight length
9:16 AM
Sunrise
3:15 PM
Sunset
24%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 33°F (1°C) and a low of 27°F (-3°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Espoo in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Espoo has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Espoo that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Espoo for December.
Serena Water Park
1. Serena Water Park
4.0
(3372)
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
Pools for various ages, with slides, Jacuzzis & saunas, plus outdoor activities & accommodation.
EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
2. EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
4.4
(2185)
Art museum
Museums
Museum with collections & exhibitions of 20th-century & contemporary, Finnish & international art.
Espoo Cathedral
3. Espoo Cathedral
4.6
(199)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Exhibition Centre WeeGee
4. Exhibition Centre WeeGee
4.4
(1020)
Museum
Art Museums
Kaitalampi
5. Kaitalampi
4.6
(175)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Iso Omena
6. Iso Omena
4.3
(14184)
Shopping mall
Shopping
Modern shopping center with Finnish & international stores & restaurants across 3 levels.
Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden
7. Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden
4.0
(911)
Hotel
Nature & Parks
Unassuming hotel offering an indoor pool, 2 saunas & a restaurant, plus a gym, a bar & free Wi-Fi.
Leppävaara indoor swimming pool and outdoor swimming pool
8. Leppävaara indoor swimming pool and outdoor swimming pool
4.3
(2707)
Swimming facility
Fun & Games
Multiple indoor & outdoor swimming pools of varying temperatures, plus a sauna & a cafe.
The Gallen-Kallela Museum
9. The Gallen-Kallela Museum
4.3
(871)
Art museum
Museums
Art of eccentric, 19th-century, Finnish artist, Askeli Gallen-Kallelan displayed in his home studio.
Glims Farmstead Museum
10. Glims Farmstead Museum
4.4
(488)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Oittaa Outdoor Recreation Center
11. Oittaa Outdoor Recreation Center
4.4
(1027)
Recreation center
Fun & Games
Sello Shopping Centre
12. Sello Shopping Centre
4.2
(13057)
Shopping mall
Cafe
Espoo Car Museum
13. Espoo Car Museum
4.5
(479)
Museum
Specialty Museums
Leikki - the Museum of Play
14. Leikki - the Museum of Play
4.3
(222)
Museum
Children's Museums
Laajalahti Nature Preserve
15. Laajalahti Nature Preserve
4.6
(72)
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Finnish Museum of Horology
16. Finnish Museum of Horology
3.5
(23)
Museum
Science Museums

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