Rovaniemi or Tromsø in February?
On climate data, Rovaniemi comes out ahead overall in February. See the per-criterion details below.
RovaniemiPhoto: Timo Newton-Syms from Helsinki, Finland and Chalfont St Giles, Bucks, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
TromsøPhoto: Bernt Rostad from Oslo, Norway · CC BY 2.0Key figures in February
| Criterion | Rovaniemi | Tromsø |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | -9 °C | -5 °C |
| Average daily low | -15 °C | -10 °C |
| Sea | n/a | 4 °C |
| Rainy days | 11 rainy days (est.) ★ | 17 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 1 h/day ★ | 0 h/day |
| Humidity | 100 % | 95 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Tromsø is about 4 °C warmer by day.
- Rovaniemi is drier, with about 6 fewer rainy days.
Rovaniemi or Tromsø in February: the short answer
In February, Rovaniemi comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Rovaniemi 27/100 vs Tromsø 12/100). 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 Rovaniemi averages a climate score of 33/100, Tromsø 17/100. 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 Rovaniemi and -5 °C in Tromsø — warmer in Tromsø. Average daily lows are around -15 °C versus -10 °C.
On rain, Rovaniemi sees about 11 rainy days in February and Tromsø about 17 — drier in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi gets more sunshine (1 vs 0 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Rovaniemi records roughly 166 rainy days and Tromsø about 221 — the drier of the two overall is Rovaniemi. At their sunniest, Rovaniemi reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Tromsø about 6 (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, Rovaniemi has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Tromsø 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: Rovaniemi scores higher in February (Rovaniemi 32 vs Tromsø 18).
Active & hiking: Rovaniemi scores higher in February (Rovaniemi 24 vs Tromsø 14).
Family: Rovaniemi scores higher in February (Rovaniemi 26 vs Tromsø 11).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In February, Rovaniemi 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.