helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in southern Finland and is known as the Daughter of the Baltic Sea. The city offers a high standard of urban living, full of style, architecture and numerous museums and galleries. The main attractions in Helsinki include Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Orthodox Church, National Museum of Finland and Suomenlinna. Here visitors can experience Finland's cultural and natural beauty, and enjoy a variety of food and shopping options.
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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in helsinki throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average 0.5–11.4°C, cold climate, gradually warming; snowmelt in some areas during March–May; less rainfall. Common activities: Visiting museums, art galleries, indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, sweater, scarf, hat.
Summer (June–August): Average 17–18.5°C, warm and comfortable climate, sunny, occasional showers. Common activities: Outdoor activities, visiting parks, seaside walks, boating. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, short sleeves, sandals.
Autumn (September–November): Average 7.8–14°C, cool climate, gradually cooling, more rainfall; October has the most rainfall. Common activities: Visiting indoor attractions, enjoying Finnish sauna. Recommended clothing: Jacket, long pants, comfortable shoes.
Winter (December–February): Average -3.2–-1.2°C, cold climate, snow accumulation, short daylight hours. Common activities: Skiing, ice skating, appreciating winter scenery. Recommended clothing: Warm down jacket, thick sweater, warm pants, waterproof and windproof shoes, hat, gloves, scarf.
Weather in helsinki
Annual average temperature: approx. 7.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 692 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October
helsinki weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -3.2°C | -1.6°C | 0.5°C | 4.6°C | 11.4°C | 17°C | 18.1°C | 18.5°C | 14°C | 7.8°C | 2.7°C | -1.2°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 70 | 69.3 | 34 | 41.7 | 23 | 21.7 | 61.3 | 79.3 | 71.3 | 81 | 65 | 75 |
7-day weather forecast for helsinki
| Date | 11/5Thursday | 11/6Friday | 11/7Saturday | 11/8Sunday | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Sunny | Sunny |  Overcast | Sunny | Sunny |  Patchy rain nearby |  Moderate or heavy snow showers |
| High | 8.9°C | 4.4°C | 6°C | 6.8°C | 6.8°C | 6.5°C | 3.9°C |
| Low | 4.8°C | 0.7°C | 0.9°C | 3.1°C | 2.1°C | 3.7°C | 0.8°C |
