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Helsinki
Visit in June — score 72/100 · avg high 66°F · 12 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1July
#2August
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | 26° | 30° | 22° | 16 | 67 | 6.3h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 23 | 27° | 31° | 22° | 14 | 64 | 8.8h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 36 | 31° | 36° | 26° | 12 | 42 | 11.3h | Low | Below avg |
| April | 47 | 39° | 45° | 33° | 11 | 47 | 14.2h | Low | Below avg |
| May | 65 | 50° | 57° | 43° | 10 | 45 | 16.9h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 72 | 60° | 66° | 53° | 12 | 59 | 18.5h | High | Above avg |
| July | 67 | 64° | 70° | 58° | 15 | 74 | 17.8h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| August | 63 | 62° | 67° | 57° | 15 | 85 | 15.4h | Very High | Peak pricing |
| September | 57 | 55° | 60° | 51° | 12 | 73 | 12.5h | Moderate | Average |
| October | 29 | 45° | 49° | 41° | 16 | 85 | 9.7h | Low | Below avg |
| November | 19 | 37° | 40° | 34° | 16 | 78 | 7.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 18 | 31° | 34° | 28° | 16 | 66 | 5.5h | Low | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 46°F
- Low
- 34°F
- Rain days
- 11/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Helsinki (March, April, May) brings average highs of 46°F and lows of 34°F, with about 11 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 65/100.
Summer
- Score
- 67/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 56°F
- Rain days
- 14/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Helsinki (June, July, August) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 56°F, with about 14 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 67/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 72/100.
Fall
- Score
- 35/100
- High
- 50°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Helsinki (September, October, November) brings average highs of 50°F and lows of 42°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 35/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Winter
- Score
- 19/100
- High
- 32°F
- Low
- 24°F
- Rain days
- 15/mo
- Crowds
- low
Winter in Helsinki (December, January, February) brings average highs of 32°F and lows of 24°F, with about 15 rainy days per month. Expect low tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 19/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 23/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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