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Helsinki Weather by Month

Best time to visit Helsinki
June–August
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
22°C average high
Wettest month
Aug
81.1mm
Coolest month
Jan
-1°C average high
Peak comfort score
78
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -1°-5.8°54.9mm 15.93
February -1°-6.1°42.9mm 137
March 2.4°-3.6°32.5mm 10.316
April 8.3°1.2°34.2mm 9.642
May 14.6°6.6°39.2mm 9.464
June 19.4°11.6°57.7mm 10.876
July 22°14.7°58.1mm 11.178
August 20.7°13.7°81.1mm 11.876
September 15.7°9.6°55.4mm 10.964
October 9.5°4.7°74.5mm 13.839
November 4.6°0.7°70.6mm 15.719
December 1.2°-3.3°59.5mm 15.87

Averages from HELSINKI KAISANIEMI AWS, FI, 0.9km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Helsinki averages a daily high of -1°C with nights around -5.8°C. Expect roughly 15.9 wet days totalling 54.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

February

February in Helsinki averages a daily high of -1°C with nights around -6.1°C. Expect roughly 13 wet days totalling 42.9mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

March

March in Helsinki averages a daily high of 2.4°C with nights around -3.6°C. Expect roughly 10.3 wet days totalling 32.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

April

April in Helsinki averages a daily high of 8.3°C with nights around 1.2°C. Expect roughly 9.6 wet days totalling 34.2mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

May

May in Helsinki averages a daily high of 14.6°C with nights around 6.6°C. Expect roughly 9.4 wet days totalling 39.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Helsinki averages a daily high of 19.4°C with nights around 11.6°C. Expect roughly 10.8 wet days totalling 57.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

July

July in Helsinki averages a daily high of 22°C with nights around 14.7°C. Expect roughly 11.1 wet days totalling 58.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

August

August in Helsinki averages a daily high of 20.7°C with nights around 13.7°C. Expect roughly 11.8 wet days totalling 81.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

September

September in Helsinki averages a daily high of 15.7°C with nights around 9.6°C. Expect roughly 10.9 wet days totalling 55.4mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

October

October in Helsinki averages a daily high of 9.5°C with nights around 4.7°C. Expect roughly 13.8 wet days totalling 74.5mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

November

November in Helsinki averages a daily high of 4.6°C with nights around 0.7°C. Expect roughly 15.7 wet days totalling 70.6mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

December

December in Helsinki averages a daily high of 1.2°C with nights around -3.3°C. Expect roughly 15.8 wet days totalling 59.5mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Helsinki peaks at 78.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Helsinki?

Based on 30 years of records, June–August scores highest for comfort in Helsinki, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Helsinki?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 22°C.

What is the wettest month in Helsinki?

August is the wettest, averaging 81.1mm of rain across roughly 11.8 wet days.

How cold does Helsinki get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around -1°C.

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