Finland Weather Forecast
Finland weather: 59°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Finland weather in August
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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° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 57° | 2,5 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 43 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Finland compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Finland.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 51 mi | 45°F | about the same | 32 in |
| Latvia | 225 mi | 47°F | +35°F warmer | 33 in |
| Stockholm Arlanda Airport | 246 mi | 46°F | +33°F warmer | 25 in |
| Sweden | 246 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
| Stockholm | 246 mi | 46°F | +34°F warmer | 24 in |
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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 59°F (15°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 89% and wind is 19 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 5:29 AM.
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 23, 2026 at 5:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
