Finland Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Finland over the year. What is the best time to visit Finland?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Finland over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Finland in January

In January the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with -7°C (19°F) to low in Föglö with 3°C (37°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in February

In February the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. February is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are very low and range from -8°C (18°F) in Kilpisjärvi to 1°C (34°F) in Mariehamn. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Finland. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in February here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in March

In March the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with -4°C (25°F) to low in Säkylä with 4°C (39°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in March here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in April

In April the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with 0°C (32°F) to low in Säkylä with 10°C (50°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in May

In May the weather in Finland ranges from less favorable in Levi to good in Helsinki. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 5°C (41°F) to moderate in Orimattila with 17°C (63°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in June

In June the weather in Finland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to excellent in Helsinki. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 11°C (52°F) to pleasant in Saaramaa with 21°C (70°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in July

In July the weather in Finland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to excellent in Helsinki. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kilpisjärvi with 15°C (59°F) to high in Saaramaa with 24°C (75°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Finland.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in August

In August the weather in Finland ranges from mixed in Kilpisjärvi to excellent in Helsinki. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Kilpisjärvi with 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Laukkoski with 22°C (72°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in September

In September the weather in Finland ranges from less favorable in Kilpisjärvi to good in Helsinki. The temperatures range from low in Kilpisjärvi with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Turku with 17°C (63°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in October

In October the weather in Finland ranges from less favorable in Helsinki to mixed in Mariehamn. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with 1°C (34°F) to low in Kökar with 11°C (52°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in November

In November the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with -3°C (27°F) to low in Kökar with 8°C (46°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Finland in December

In December the weather in Finland is generally less favorable. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Kilpisjärvi with -6°C (21°F) to low in Kökar with 5°C (41°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

Find more detailed climate information for Finland in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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