Helsinki weather in April (Southern Finland, Finland)

Planning a trip to Helsinki in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Helsinki generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 9°C, while night temperatures can drop to 0°C.

Helsinki in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Helsinki. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Helsinki climate page with graphs.

 

Helsinki, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 2°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in April

Find out more about the weather in Finland in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in Helsinki in April?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 2°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Helsinki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Finland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.