Things to Do in Helsinki
Top things to do in Helsinki: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.
Map of Helsinki
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Coordinates: 60°10′11.6″N 24°56′18.2″E (60.1699, 24.9384)
Weather in Helsinki right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:01 AM, Oct 22 local time.
Best time to visit Helsinki
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.
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 52°F (11°C) in Helsinki with clear sky. It feels like 45°F. Today runs from 47°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.
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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 2.9°F above the 49°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Helsinki today at 10/10. 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 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 52°F (11°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 74% and wind is 12 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 3:01 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 October 22, 2026 at 3:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
