Weather Guide

Finland Average Monthly Weather

Weather score28Poor annual avg

Best months: July, June, May

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 6°C, sunshine averages 3.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 547mm. Sea temperatures average 3°C across the year.

Helsinki, Finland, Finland travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

6°C

Rain

547mm

Annual total

Sun

3.8h

Sea

3°C

Weather score

28

Poor avg

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Finland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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August17°C average high

August is one of Finland's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.

Warmest monthsJune to August

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August73mm average rain

August is one of Finland's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August5.8 hours average sun

August sits close to Finland's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsMay to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August8°C average sea

August is one of Finland's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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August36 weather score

August sits close to Finland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune to July

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.