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Helsinki weather forecast — today & tomorrow

22°

Clear sky

High: 22° · Low: 15° · Feels like 23°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 26 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 22°
17:00 · 22°
18:00 · 22°
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23:00 · 19°
00:00 · 19°
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12:00 2% 24°
13:00 8% 24°
14:00 17% 23°
15:00 27% 24°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    23° / 15°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    15 km/h SW
    UV index
    6 · Moderate
    Sun
    4:54 / 21:58

Details

Air quality
32 Fair
PM2.5 5 · PM10 7

Helsinki's Climate

Helsinki has a humid continental climate with a coastal touch, bringing long, freezing and snow-covered winters (often -8 to -2°C) when the Gulf of Finland can freeze, and cool, short summers around 19–22°C. Midsummer delivers extraordinarily long days that barely darken, while winter days are very short, dim and gloomy. Snow cover is reliable from December through March.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is winter in Helsinki?

Helsinki's winters are quite cold, averaging -8 to -2°C and dropping below -20°C during cold snaps. Snow cover and frozen sea ice are familiar sights from December to March.

Does Helsinki have white nights in summer?

Yes, around midsummer Helsinki enjoys extremely long days with nearly 19 hours of light and twilight that lingers all night. In contrast, winter days are very short and darken by mid-afternoon.

What is the warmest month in Helsinki?

July is warmest, averaging around 20–22°C by day with occasional heatwaves above 28°C. Summers are short but pleasant and sunny.

When is the best time to visit Helsinki?

June to August is ideal, with warm weather and bright, long days. For snow and a Nordic Christmas atmosphere, visit between December and February.

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