Helsinki weather in July (Southern Finland, Finland)

How is July weather typically in Helsinki? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Helsinki during July is typically perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. July marks the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Helsinki in July usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 291 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Helsinki, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 291 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in July

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Helsinki, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.