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Weather in February in Finland

Are you planning a trip a to Finland in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Finland in February?

In February, Finland experiences a range of weather conditions, with very cold temperatures and moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -8°C in Kilpisjärvi to 1°C in Mariehamn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Mariehamn and -15°C in Kilpisjärvi. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

For specific regional insights in Finland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Nellimö with an average of 31 mm to moderate snowfall in Kilpisjärvi with 56 mm.

Average sunshine

Helsinki experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 72 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Finland climate page.

Where to go in Finland in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Finland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Finland, check out our Finland's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Finland?

Helsinki

In February Helsinki generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Helsinki
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-1°C 
-7°C 
39 hours 
57 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
-1°C 
-8°C 
72 hours 
52 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
132 hours 
42 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Helsinki

Rovaniemi

In February Rovaniemi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rovaniemi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-6°C 
-14°C 
15 hours 
45 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
-6°C 
-14°C 
56 hours 
42 mm 
20 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-0°C 
-9°C 
132 hours 
39 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Rovaniemi

Levi

In February Levi generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Levi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-15°C 
15 hours 
39 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
-7°C 
-14°C 
57 hours 
37 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-10°C 
132 hours 
35 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Levi

Ruka

In February Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ruka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-7°C 
-14°C 
41 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
-7°C 
-14°C 
38 mm 
19 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
-1°C 
-10°C 
37 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Climate in Ruka

Tampere

In February Tampere generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Tampere
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   January January
<<  
-2°C 
-8°C 
48 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
-2°C 
-9°C 
42 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-6°C 
38 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Tampere

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Finland.

Is February the best time to visit Finland?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Finland with often poor weather in Helsinki.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Helsinki. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Finland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Finland? Get detailed 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.