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Finland's national averages run from -6 °C in January to 20 °C in July, with rainfall between 39 mm in March and 99 mm in August and 0.7–7.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are July, March and April. Its 18 regions span 4–10 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Region
- Europe
- TZ
- Europe/Helsinki
- Area
- 332,613 km²
Best months to visit
When Finland shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.0 | -11.2 | -25.3 | 1.7 |
| February | -4.4 | -10.0 | -20.8 | 2.5 |
| March | -0.2 | -7.7 | -16.9 | 6.2 |
| April | 5.1 | -3.2 | -9.0 | 11.4 |
| May | 12.2 | 2.7 | -3.4 | 21.6 |
| June | 17.9 | 8.7 | 3.3 | 24.7 |
| July | 20.4 | 11.7 | 7.5 | 27.5 |
| August | 18.1 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 23.8 |
| September | 12.9 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 19.7 |
| October | 5.3 | 0.8 | -6.4 | 11.0 |
| November | -0.2 | -4.1 | -12.1 | 6.2 |
| December | -3.3 | -7.7 | -17.3 | 2.0 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 50 |
| February | 45 |
| March | 39 |
| April | 44 |
| May | 50 |
| June | 75 |
| July | 94 |
| August | 99 |
| September | 74 |
| October | 70 |
| November | 59 |
| December | 58 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 1.1 |
| February | 2.0 |
| March | 4.7 |
| April | 6.7 |
| May | 7.7 |
| June | 7.2 |
| July | 5.7 |
| August | 4.0 |
| September | 2.4 |
| October | 1.4 |
| November | 0.7 |
| December | 1.2 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 7.4 | 20.7 |
| February | 12.8 | 7.5 | 19.3 |
| March | 12.7 | 7.3 | 18.6 |
| April | 11.5 | 6.9 | 17.7 |
| May | 11.0 | 6.7 | 16.4 |
| June | 11.1 | 6.8 | 16.9 |
| July | 10.1 | 6.4 | 15.2 |
| August | 11.4 | 6.8 | 17.7 |
| September | 12.1 | 6.6 | 18.7 |
| October | 12.5 | 7.2 | 18.4 |
| November | 12.5 | 7.4 | 19.2 |
| December | 12.6 | 7.2 | 18.8 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Finland
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18 regions
Finland, taken apart
- Central Finland-4–21 °C yr
- Central Ostrobothnia-4–21 °C yr
- Finland Proper-1–21 °C yr
- Kainuu-7–20 °C yr
- Kymenlaakso-3–22 °C yr
- Lapland-8–19 °C yr
- North Karelia-6–21 °C yr
- Northern Ostrobothnia-7–21 °C yr
- Northern Savonia-5–21 °C yr
- Ostrobothnia-3–21 °C yr
- Pirkanmaa-3–21 °C yr
- Päijänne Tavastia-3–21 °C yr
- Satakunta-2–21 °C yr
- South Karelia-4–22 °C yr
- Southern Ostrobothnia-4–21 °C yr
- Southern Savonia-4–21 °C yr
- Tavastia Proper-3–21 °C yr
- Uusimaa-2–21 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Finland
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Finland, in order
- JanJanuary-6.0°C · 50 mm · 1.1 hr/day
Around -6 °C with 50 mm of rain and 1.1 hours of sun a day.
Around -6 °C with 50 mm of rain and 1.1 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary-4.4°C · 45 mm · 2.0 hr/day
Around -4 °C with 45 mm of rain and 2.0 hours of sun a day.
Around -4 °C with 45 mm of rain and 2.0 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch-0.2°C · 39 mm · 4.7 hr/day
Around -0 °C with 39 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
Around -0 °C with 39 mm of rain and 4.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril5.1°C · 44 mm · 6.7 hr/day
Around 5 °C with 44 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 5 °C with 44 mm of rain and 6.7 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay12.2°C · 50 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 12 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 12 °C with 50 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune17.9°C · 75 mm · 7.2 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 75 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 75 mm of rain and 7.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly20.4°C · 94 mm · 5.7 hr/day
Around 20 °C with 94 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 20 °C with 94 mm of rain and 5.7 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust18.1°C · 99 mm · 4.0 hr/day
Around 18 °C with 99 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 18 °C with 99 mm of rain and 4.0 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember12.9°C · 74 mm · 2.4 hr/day
Around 13 °C with 74 mm of rain and 2.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 13 °C with 74 mm of rain and 2.4 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober5.3°C · 70 mm · 1.4 hr/day
Around 5 °C with 70 mm of rain and 1.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 5 °C with 70 mm of rain and 1.4 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember-0.2°C · 59 mm · 0.7 hr/day
Around -0 °C with 59 mm of rain and 0.7 hours of sun a day.
Around -0 °C with 59 mm of rain and 0.7 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember-3.3°C · 58 mm · 1.2 hr/day
Around -3 °C with 58 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
Around -3 °C with 58 mm of rain and 1.2 hours of sun a day.
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