Helsinki Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Helsinki: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Helsinki month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -3° | -8° | 53 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | -3° | -8° | 42 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 4° | -1° | 29 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 8° | 1° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 7° | 28 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 19° | 12° | 80 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 22° | 15° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 20° | 14° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 17° | 12° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 10° | 5° | 85 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 5° | 1° | 82 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 1° | -3° | 70 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Helsinki
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Helsinki compares med 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 |
Klima by airport in Helsinki
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke Helsinki
Go in mai, juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Helsinki
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.2°C above the 10°C typical for this month.
A 93% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 24°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Helsinki is a city in Finland. Helsinki is known for Design district and Baltic islands. Befolkningen er rundt 660.000.
Akkurat nå er det 11°C (52°F) in Helsinki med overskyet. Det føles som 7°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 11°C til 12°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 93%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Helsinki is mai, juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er subarctic. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 22°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -8°C.
The closest major airport is Helsinki Airport (HEL), about 16 km away.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 2.2°C above the 10°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Helsinki today at 8.5/10. 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.
Quick facts about Helsinki
Vær map for Helsinki
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Explore Helsinki
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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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 Europa.
What is the weather like in Helsinki akkurat nå?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 81% and wind is 25 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Helsinki?
mai, juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Helsinki, which has a subarctic climate. januar, februar 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 7:48 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
