Geography of Helsinki
Geography of Helsinki: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Helsinki
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 Helsinki
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Summary
Helsinki is a city in Finland. Helsinki is known for Design district and Baltic islands. It has a population of about 660.000.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Helsinki with drizzle. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 59°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Helsinki 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is 7.9°F below the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Helsinki today at 8.1/10. Gusts to 43 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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.
Climate in Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
Helsinki is a city in Finland. Its coordinates are 60.1699, 24.9384. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Helsinki right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 89% and wind is 19 mph.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Helsinki, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Helsinki in?
Helsinki observes Europe/Helsinki (UTC+03:00). The local time is 8:36 AM.
How many people live in Helsinki?
Helsinki has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport to Helsinki?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 10 mi away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 246 mi away.
What places are in Helsinki?
Helsinki covers 1 places in this atlas, including Helsinki Airport.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 23, 2026 at 8:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
