Finland Weather Forecast
Finland weather: 64°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 64°F (18°C) in Finland with clear. It feels like 64°F. Today runs from 60°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 3.4°F above the 68°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Finland today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in Finland right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:08 PM, Aug 5 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Finland
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 60° | 4% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 71° / 64° | 27% · 0,0 in | 20 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 70° / 60° | 81% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 56° | 6% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 52° | 8% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 60° | 26% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 68° / 62° | 49% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 59° | 26% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 61° | 14% · 0,1 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 60° | 20% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 56° | 25% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 60° | 18% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 66° / 58° | 31% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 55° | 26% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Finland 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° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 57° | 3,7 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).
Weather map for Finland
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Air quality and pollen in Finland
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Weather by city in Finland
1 cities mapped in this atlas
Explore Finland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 64°F (18°C) with clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 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 10:08 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 at 10:08 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
