Average Monthly Sunshine in Helsinki

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Helsinki receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Helsinki, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 298 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of December provide just 30 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1860 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.9 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1 hour.

Helsinki’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Helsinki enjoys an average of 1860 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Vancouver, Canada, receives approximately 1940 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Other climate information

July, Helsinki’s wettest month, receives 80 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 3°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.