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Current temperature in Helsinki: 17°C (63°F). Sunny. Today's high 17°C (63°F), low 10°C (50°F).

Live · Current ConditionsDay
17°
Sunny
RealFeel® 13°C
51%Comfortable
High17°
Low10°
23km/hWNWWind fromWest-North-West→↘· Max 25
Moderate Breeze · Gusts 43 km/h
City
00:00AM
UTC+0:00
Sunrise ·
Sunset ·

Today's Daylight Forecast

Clear sky
Fri, Sep 113:30 PMDay
13h 16m daylight today24h view
Sunrise6:38 AMDawn 6:08 AM
Daylight remaining4h 24mNoon 1:16 PMTotal 13h 16m
Sunset7:54 PMDusk 8:24 PM
NowClear sky+17°C

Moon & Islamic Calendar

Health & Activity Advice
✅ Good for OutdoorsAQI 6 · Good

Air quality and UV are both favourable great conditions for a walk, run, or outdoor activity.

5-Day Weather Forecast

Full 15-Day Forecast

Atmospheric Details

Wind
23 km/h
WNW · Moderate Breeze · Max 25 km/h
Humidity
51 %
Comfortable
UV Index
4
Moderate
Visibility
16 km
Excellent
Pressure
1003 hPa
Stable
Dew Point
7°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

17°C+2° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 15°C.

10 of the last 19 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-19: 18°C18°2026-08-20: 16°C16°2026-08-21: 18°C18°2026-08-22: 16°C16°2026-08-23: 17°C17°2026-08-24: 17°C17°2026-08-25: 18°C18°2026-08-26: 20°C20°2026-08-27: 19°C19°2026-08-28: 19°C19°2026-08-29: 19°C19°2026-08-30: 19°C19°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Good

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Health & Activity Advice

✅ Good for Outdoors

UV index is 4 today — moderate. Sunscreen is worth using for extended time outside, but no special precautions are needed for short trips.

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk. It’s a good day to be active outside.

Conditions are comfortable for outdoor activity at most points during the day today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Helsinki?

The hottest month in Helsinki is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 20.9°C (70°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 14.3°C (58°F).

What is the coldest month in Helsinki?

The coldest month in Helsinki is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around -5.8°C (22°F) and daytime highs near -1.1°C (30°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Helsinki have a rainy season?

Helsinki doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. August is the wettest month on average (about 88 mm), while March is the driest (about 44 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Helsinki?

The best time to visit Helsinki is typically June to July, when daytime highs average a comfortable 19.9°C (68°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 68 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Helsinki's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Helsinki's air quality index (AQI) is 6, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.