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Weather in February in Southern Finland

Are you planning a trip a to Southern 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 Southern Finland in February?

Southern Finland is a region in Finland. February in Southern Finland generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -3°C in Melkoniemi to 0°C in Uusikaupunki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Uusikaupunki and -10°C in Melkoniemi. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Padasjoki with an average of 42 mm to moderate snowfall in Kirkkonummi with 54 mm.

Average sunshine

Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 72 hours of sunshine in Helsinki. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

Where to go in Southern Finland in February

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Southern 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 Southern Finland's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Turku

In February Turku generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Turku
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
<<  
0°C 
-6°C 
42 hours 
56 mm 
21 days 
poor 
February February
-0°C 
-8°C 
77 hours 
48 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
4°C 
-5°C 
136 hours 
40 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Turku

Rauha

In February Rauha generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Rauha
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
<<  
-3°C 
-9°C 
52 mm 
22 days 
poor 
February February
-3°C 
-10°C 
49 mm 
17 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
2°C 
-6°C 
42 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Rauha

Espoo

In February Espoo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Espoo
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
<<  
-0°C 
-6°C 
39 hours 
60 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
-1°C 
-7°C 
72 hours 
54 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
132 hours 
43 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Espoo

Naantali

In February Naantali generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Naantali
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
<<  
0°C 
-5°C 
42 hours 
56 mm 
20 days 
poor 
February February
-0°C 
-7°C 
77 hours 
48 mm 
16 days 
poor 
March   >> March
>>  
3°C 
-5°C 
136 hours 
40 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Naantali

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

Is February the best time to visit Southern Finland?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Helsinki. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Southern 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.