Helsinki weather in October (Southern Finland, Finland)

Is October a good time to explore Helsinki weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Helsinki generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 10°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 3°C.

Precipitation

Helsinki in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 90 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 65 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 90 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Finland in October

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?

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 9°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

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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.