Best Time to Visit Helsinki: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Helsinki: July, August, June.
- Best months for Helsinki: July, August, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: August, December, July.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 3.6).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -7°C | 48 mm | 11 | – | – | 3.6 |
| February | -2°C | -8°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.8 |
| March | 2°C | -5°C | 37 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.2 |
| April | 8°C | 0°C | 37 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.5 |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 44 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 18°C | 10°C | 72 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 22°C | 13°C | 76 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 20°C | 12°C | 76 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 15°C | 8°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| October | 8°C | 3°C | 60 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.4 |
| November | 3°C | 0°C | 58 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.3 |
| December | 0°C | -4°C | 56 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Helsinki?
The best months are July, August, June.
When is the rainy season in Helsinki?
The wettest months are August, December, July.