Helsinki Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Helsinki Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


26°C
Highest Temp
12 Jul. 26

-20°C
Lowest Temp
2 Feb. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust20.54°C

Coldest MonthFebruary-13.5°C

Wettest MonthJuly4.48mm

Windiest MonthAugust25.82km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Helsinki historically?

July is historically Helsinki's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 21°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 31°C on 2010-07-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Helsinki historically?

February is Helsinki's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around -6°C. The all-time record low of -23°C was recorded on 2024-01-07.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Helsinki over the past 17 years?

Helsinki's average annual rainfall is approximately 744.4mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Helsinki experience on average per year?

Helsinki historically records approximately 211.9 rainy days per year. July has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.9 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Helsinki?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Helsinki is 31°C on 2010-07-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Helsinki?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Helsinki is -23°C on 2024-01-07.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Helsinki historically?

Helsinki experiences its strongest winds during December. The historic gust record of 49.7 kph was recorded on 2023-09-20.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Helsinki during a year?

Usually, Helsinki's humidity peaks in February at around 90.4% and drops to its lowest in May at approximately 71.1%.