Best time to visit Helsinki

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When is the best time to visit Helsinki?

The best time to visit Helsinki is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 25°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Helsinki25
    Jan
  • 27°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Helsinki27
    Feb
  • 34°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Helsinki34
    Mar
  • 45°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Helsinki45
    Apr
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Helsinki59
    May
  • 66°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Helsinki66
    Jun
  • 70°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Helsinki70
    Jul
  • 68°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Helsinki68
    Aug
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Helsinki57
    Sep
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Helsinki48
    Oct
  • 37°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Helsinki37
    Nov
  • 30°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Helsinki30
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Helsinki?

The hottest time of year in Helsinki is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 70°F.

Which month has the most rain in Helsinki?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Helsinki with 3.0 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Helsinki?

The sunniest time of year in Helsinki is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Helsinki?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Helsinki in August when the water temperature reaches 61°F.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Finland (Helsinki) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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