Helsinki Weather Forecast
Helsinki weather: 67°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Helsinki weather in June
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Climate in Helsinki 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 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Helsinki compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Helsinki.
| 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 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 67°F (20°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 9 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 6:49 PM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 25, 2026 at 6:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
