Best time to visit Helsinki

Find the best time to visit Helsinki and plan your perfect trip in 2025/2026. Get holiday inspiration, weather guides, travel advice and find great deals.

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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 (°C)

  • -4°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Helsinki-4
    Jan
  • -3°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Helsinki-3
    Feb
  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Helsinki1
    Mar
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Helsinki7
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Helsinki15
    May
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Helsinki19
    Jun
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Helsinki21
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Helsinki20
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Helsinki14
    Sep
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Helsinki9
    Oct
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Helsinki3
    Nov
  • -1°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Helsinki-1
    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 21°C.

Which month has the most rain in Helsinki?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Helsinki with 77mm 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 16°C.

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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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