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Helsinki weather in February (Southern Finland, Finland)

What should you pack for a trip to Helsinki in February? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In February, Helsinki tends to experience very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February marks the winter season. Anticipate daytime highs near -1°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around -8°C. Prepare for the coldest month of the year by packing warm and cozy winter cloths.

Precipitation

Helsinki in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 72 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 72 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in February

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Helsinki should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow. With a water temperature of around 0°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.

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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.