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Espoo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Espoo can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Espoo. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 22°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Espoo has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 733 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Espoo experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 75 mm in August, the wettest month, and 42 mm in April, the driest month.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Espoo can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 0°C in January to 15°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

Data from: Helsinki, Finland (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Forecast for Espoo

Thu   Jan 30
5°C | 0°C
S 5 m/s
4.5 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Fri   Jan 31
2°C | -1°C
SW 2 m/s
1.4 mm
overcast and  chance of slight sleet

overcast and chance of slight sleet

Sat   Feb 01
0°C | -2°C
NW 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Espoo in Finland

During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Espoo?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February, March and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Espoo?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Espoo?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Espoo?
    August tops the wettest month list with 75 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Espoo?
    April is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Espoo?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 298 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.