Helsinki Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Helsinki: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Helsinki month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -3° | -8° | 53 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | -3° | -8° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 4° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 8° | 1° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 7° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 19° | 12° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 22° | 15° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 20° | 14° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 17° | 12° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 10° | 5° | 85 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 5° | 1° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 1° | -3° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Subarctic. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Helsinki
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Helsinki compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Helsinki.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 82 km | 7°C | about the same | 806 mm |
| Latvia | 361 km | 8°C | +2°C warmer | 873 mm |
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 395 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 610 mm |
| Sweden | 396 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 593 mm |
| Stockholm | 396 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 593 mm |
Loftslag by airport in Helsinki
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Helsinki
Go in maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Helsinki
Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 15°C is 5.4°C above the 10°C typical for this month.
A 20% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Vindhviður til 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 67 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Helsinki is a city in Finnland. Helsinki is known for Design district and Baltic islands. Íbúafjöldinn er um 660.000.
Núna er hitinn 15°C (58°F) in Helsinki með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera 11°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 12°C til 15°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Helsinki is maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er subarctic. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 22°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -8°C.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 16 km away.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 15°C is 5.4°C above the 10°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Helsinki today at 8.3/10. Vindhviður til 67 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Helsinki
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Helsinki?
Helsinki is a city in Finnland. Its coordinates are 60.1699, 24.9384. It lies in Evrópa.
What is the weather like in Helsinki núna?
It is currently 15°C (58°F) með skýjað. Raki is 90% and wind is 34 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Helsinki?
maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Helsinki, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 5:52 AM.
How many people live in Helsinki?
Helsinki has a population of approximately 660.000.
What is the nearest airport til Helsinki?
The closest airports are Helsinki Airport (HEL), 16 km away and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), 395 km 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 6, 2026 at 5:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
