Helsinki weather in April (Southern Finland, Finland)
What should you pack for a trip to Helsinki in April? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
In April, Helsinki typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 9°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 0°C.
Precipitation
Helsinki in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.Average sunshine
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 Temperature
0°C
Max Temperature
9°C
Water Temperature
2°C
Chance of Rain
44%
Precipitation
43 mm
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
74%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
195 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Finland in April
Find out more about the weather in Finland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
Interested in more climate information?
This site 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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
