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Things to Do in Finland

Top things to do in Finland: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☁️ 55°F now🕔 8:41 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September👥 5.6 million

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Coordinates: 60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384)

Weather in Finland right now

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55°F
Overcast · feels like 55°F
Humidity95%
Wind5 mph SSW
Gusts8 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure1032 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 32 mi
Air quality37 · Good
Sunrise7:27 AM
Sunset6:49 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 70%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:41 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Sat, Oct 10: damaging gusts to 44 mph.

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.

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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 55°F (13°C) in Finland with overcast. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 50°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

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 warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 9°F above the 49°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Finland today at 9.7/10. 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.

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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 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 95% and wind is 5 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 8:41 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 October 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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