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Helsinki

Uusimaa, Finland

Local time02:45 Sunrise08:07 Sunset18:03 Elevation17 m
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Weather

When is the best time to visit Helsinki?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

-10° -5° 0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° -1° -6° 53 Jan -1° -6° 38 Feb 2° -4° 34 Mar 8° 1° 34 Apr 15° 6° 38 May 19° 11° 60 Jun 22° 14° 57 Jul 20° 13° 81 Aug 15° 9° 56 Sep 9° 4° 73 Oct 4° 0° 69 Nov 1° -3° 58 Dec mm
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 22° July
Coldest month -6° February
Wettest month 81mm August
Rain per year 651mm
Rainy days per year 109

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Helsinkikaisaniemi weather station, 1 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January -0.8 °C -5.7 °C 53 mm 11.5 6.7 h
February -1.4 °C -6.4 °C 38 mm 8.8 9.2 h
March 2.2 °C -3.7 °C 34 mm 7.6 11.8 h
April 8.0 °C 1.0 °C 34 mm 7.3 14.6 h
May 14.5 °C 6.3 °C 38 mm 6.8 17.2 h
June 18.7 °C 11.1 °C 60 mm 8.4 18.9 h
July 21.8 °C 14.4 °C 57 mm 7.4 18.1 h
August 20.4 °C 13.4 °C 81 mm 9.7 15.7 h
September 15.3 °C 9.2 °C 56 mm 8.6 12.9 h
October 9.1 °C 4.1 °C 73 mm 10.2 10.2 h
November 4.3 °C 0.3 °C 69 mm 11.5 7.5 h
December 1.3 °C -3.0 °C 58 mm 11.3 5.9 h
What to pack

What to wear in Helsinki

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Day9 °C Night4 °C Rain73 mm

October in Helsinki: cold, with highs of 9 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
Folding umbrella

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

What to buy in Helsinki

Researched in October 2026
  • Marimekko designPrinted fabrics and homewares from this Finnish design brand.
    WhereDesign shops downtown
    US$ 28–65
    small to medium item

    Sources: pickyourtrail.com · gpsmycity.com

  • Reindeer leather goodsReindeer leather wallets and gloves, sold at markets.
    WhereMarket Square
    US$ 33–88
    wallet or gloves

    Sources: pickyourtrail.com

  • SalmiakkiSalty licorice candy, very Finnish.
    WhereHakaniemi Market Hall
    US$ 3–6
    bag

    Sources: pickyourtrail.com

  • Iittala glasswareFinnish design glassware, from small to collector pieces.
    WhereDesign shops downtown
    US$ 33–220
    piece

    Sources: pickyourtrail.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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