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When to go · Helsinki

Helsinki, month by month

The best months for Helsinki: May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Months to avoid: Nov.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedDark, about −5 to −10°C, icy paths; saunas and museums shine.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: Medium
  2. FebruaryMixedCold and snowy; daylight returns quickly.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: Medium
  3. MarchMixedSlush and wind; days lengthen fast.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: Medium
  4. AprilMixedCool and changeable; terraces not yet open.South coast, Finland: fineCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGreatBright and fresh; ferries and terraces start.South coast, Finland: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGreatVery long evenings; Midsummer weekend empties the city.South coast, Finland: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  7. JulyGreatWarmest month; some restaurants shut for summer break.South coast, Finland: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatWarm, first dark evenings, busy sea.South coast, Finland: best weatherCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberGoodCool, clear, quieter; autumn colours.South coast, Finland: fineCrowds: Medium
  10. OctoberMixedWet and dark early.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: Low
  11. NovemberAvoidDark, cold, damp; short daylight.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: Low
  12. DecemberMixedChristmas markets; about six hours of daylight; check Christmas Eve closures.South coast, Finland: coolCrowds: High · 3 festivals or holidays