Best time to go to Helsinki Average weather of Helsinki, Finland
When is the best time to go to Helsinki?
When is the best time to go to Helsinki? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Helsinki are June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- The coldest months are January and February
- The rainiest months are January, July, August, October, November and December
- The best months for swimming are July and August
Annual weather in Helsinki
Weather details in Helsinki month by month
Weather and climate in Helsinki
- Between january and april the climate is very bad. The temperature rises to 43°F and, in april, 3 days of rain are expected.
- In the month of may the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 79°F and it rains in may about 2.6in.
- Between june and august the climate is good. It is for example 68°F as maximum temperature in august and it rains about 4.3in each month.
- In september the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 72°F and you can expect to have 3.1in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In october the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 49°F°C and it rains about 3.6in each month.
- Between the months of november and december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 34°F in average and it rains about 3.9in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Helsinki
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Helsinki: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Helsinki
Find out when Helsinki has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Helsinki
- Very low season in Helsinki
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: February, March and April. - Low season in Helsinki
The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, May, September, October, November and December. - High season in Helsinki
The number of visitors to Helsinki is high in: June and July. - Peak season in Helsinki
The largest number of tourists visiting Helsinki is during: August.
Figure: Visitor index for Helsinki month by month
Best time for low prices in Helsinki
Average prices of hotels in Helsinki month by month
Generally, February is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Helsinki. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Helsinki
A return flight between London and Helsinki is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 76 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 100 more for your airline ticket to Helsinki if you go in august.
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Average price of hiring a car in Helsinki
On average, it costs $ 42 per day to hire a car in Helsinki. This price varies by $ 11 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 38 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 49.
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