Helsinki Weather Forecast
Helsinki weather: 58°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Helsinki?
Yes - rain is likely in Helsinki today.
A 97% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,9 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,8 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sat and Sun.
The next 7 days carry about 3 times a normal week's rain for August (1,8 in against 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for Helsinki
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 64° / 58° | 97% · 0,9 in | 25 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 64° / 59° | 100% · 0,8 in | 28 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 25% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 51° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 70° / 51° | 2% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 54° | 27% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 59° | 8% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 60° | 31% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 60° | 56% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 56° | 47% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 54° | 45% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 57° | 45% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 54° | 45% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 59° / 51° | 43% | 16 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Helsinki
Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 64°F is 3.8°F below the 68°F typical for this month.
A 97% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,9 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 40 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 75°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 40 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 58°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 94% and wind is 8 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 5:16 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 22, 2026 at 5:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
