Geography of Finland
Geography of Finland: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Finland
Estonia is 51 mi to the south, Latvia is 225 mi to the south, Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 246 mi to the west and Sweden is 246 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384)
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 | 7:22 PM (UTC+03:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Geography by city in Finland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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 56°F (13°C) in Finland with mainly clear. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 56°F to 66°F. Chance of precipitation is 35%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
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 66°F is in line with the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Finland today at 8.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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).
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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 56°F (13°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 12 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 7:22 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. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 24, 2026 at 7:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
