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Levi or Rovaniemi in February?

On climate data, Levi comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.

Snowy Levi ski resort in LaplandLeviPhoto: DanielMichaelPerry · CC0
Levi
Finland
Unsuitable· 28
Snowy forest in Lapland near RovaniemiRovaniemiPhoto: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland and Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
Rovaniemi
Finland
Unsuitable· 27

Key figures in February

CriterionLeviRovaniemi
Average daily high-9 °C-9 °C
Average daily low-16 °C-15 °C
Rainy days11 rainy days (est.)11 rainy days (est.)
Sun1 h/day1 h/day
Humidity99 %100 %

Winner by travel type

Overall: LeviBeach: LeviCity break: LeviActive: LeviFamily: Levi

Levi or Rovaniemi in February: the short answer

In February, Levi comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Levi 28/100 vs Rovaniemi 27/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.

This comparison focuses on February as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Levi averages a climate score of 31/100, Rovaniemi 33/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

Weather in February, side by side

The average daily high is about -9 °C in Levi and -9 °C in Rovaniemi — about the same. Average daily lows are around -16 °C versus -15 °C.

On rain, Levi sees about 11 rainy days in February and Rovaniemi about 11. Sunshine is comparable (1 vs 1 hours a day).

Rain and sun across the year

Over a full year Levi records roughly 169 rainy days and Rovaniemi about 166 — the drier of the two overall is Rovaniemi. At their sunniest, Levi reaches about 6 hours of sun a day (June) and Rovaniemi about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.

Best time to visit each

Climatically, Levi has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Rovaniemi has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.

Which suits which kind of trip

Based on the February scores for each travel style:

City breaks: Levi scores higher in February (Levi 33 vs Rovaniemi 32).

Active & hiking: Levi scores higher in February (Levi 25 vs Rovaniemi 24).

Family: Levi scores higher in February (Levi 27 vs Rovaniemi 26).

Verdict: which should you pick?

In February, Levi leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Rovaniemi carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.