Best Time to Visit Finland
Best time to visit Finland: May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Finland
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Finland month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 17° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 18° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 30° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 46° | 34° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 45° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 65° | 54° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 71° | 60° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 57° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 63° | 54° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 49° | 41° | 3,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 40° | 34° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 35° | 28° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Finland compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Finland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 51 mi | 45°F | about the same | 32 in |
| Latvia | 225 mi | 47°F | +35°F warmer | 33 in |
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 246 mi | 46°F | +33°F warmer | 25 in |
| Sweden | 246 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
| Stockholm | 246 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
Best time to visit each city in Finland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Finland is a country in Europe. Finland is a country in Europe with its capital at Helsinki. It has a population of about 5.6 million. The capital is Helsinki.
Right now it is 67°F (20°C) in Finland with mainly clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 55°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 65%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Finland is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 10 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Finland today at 9.1/10. Visibility is down to 0,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Finland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:09 PM, Aug 21 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 64° / 59°
Rain · 100% rain · wind 29 mph
🌧️ 63° / 58°
Heavy rain · 100% rain · wind 28 mph
Quick facts about Finland
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384) |
| Capital | Helsinki |
| Population | 5.600.000 |
| Area | 130.678 sq mi |
| ISO code | FI |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | FIN |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Languages | Finnish, Swedish |
| Calling code | +358 |
| Time zone | Europe/Helsinki |
| Local time | 7:09 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Explore Finland
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Finland?
Finland is a country in Europe. Its coordinates are 60.1699, 24.9384. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Finland right now?
It is currently 67°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Finland?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Finland, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Finland in?
Finland observes Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00). The local time is 7:09 PM.
How many people live in Finland?
Finland has a population of approximately 5.6 million.
What is the nearest airport to Finland?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 10 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 246 mi away.
What places are in Finland?
Finland covers 1 places in this atlas, including Helsinki.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 7:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
