Finland climate

World Climates covers 9 places in Finland. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Helsinki (6 °C43 °F) and the coolest is Oulu (3 °C37 °F). The wettest is Kuopio with 883 mm35 in of precipitation per year, the driest Helsinki with 712 mm28 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are warm-summer humid continental (Dfb, 8 places) and subarctic (Dfc, 1 place).

The highest monthly average high is in Turku (22 °C72 °F in July); the lowest monthly average low is in Kuopio (−14 °C7 °F in January).

Across the places in Finland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August (1, 9 and 9 of 9 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Finland?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Finland is Helsinki at 6 °C43 °F. The coolest is Oulu at 3 °C37 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Finland?

Kuopio gets the most precipitation, 883 mm35 in in an average year. The driest place is Helsinki with 712 mm28 in.

How many places in Finland does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 9 places in Finland. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Finland?

It depends on the place. Across Finland, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are June, July and August. Check the page of each city for its own best months.