Finland Weather
🇫🇮 1 city covered · Europe
· humid continental climate
Best time to visit
May to September
Weather in Finland at a glance
Our Finland coverage centers on Helsinki, which has a humid continental climate. Expect average highs around 69°F (20°C) in July and 30°F (-1°C) in January, with about 144 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Helsinki - annual average 44°
- Best time to visit: May to September
- Climate type: humid continental
The bigger picture
Helsinki averages 7.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 781 mm (30.7 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 34 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally May to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Helsinki climate page.
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Finland cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | 44° | Jul · 69° | Jan · 22° | 144 | 7.5 | 34 |
Finland weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 22° | 14 | 1.4 h/day |
| February | 31° | 23° | 12 | 3.6 h/day |
| March | 35° | 26° | 11 | 6.6 h/day |
| April | 45° | 33° | 10 | 9.9 h/day |
| May | 57° | 43° | 9 | 13.0 h/day |
| June | 66° | 53° | 10 | 14.7 h/day |
| July | 69° | 57° | 13 | 13.3 h/day |
| August | 68° | 57° | 13 | 11.2 h/day |
| September | 60° | 51° | 11 | 8.2 h/day |
| October | 48° | 40° | 13 | 4.8 h/day |
| November | 40° | 34° | 14 | 2.0 h/day |
| December | 34° | 28° | 14 | 1.3 h/day |
Finland weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Finland?
Averaged across the covered cities, May to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Finland?
Yes - Helsinki sees regular snowfall. Helsinki gets the most, about 34 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Finland like?
The covered cities fall under humid continental climate. That means warm summers and cold, often snowy winters.