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February · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 20/100

Helsinki in February

Poor · 20/100Beach 13/100
High / low-1° / -7°daily averages
Precipitation33 mm11 wet days
Sea1°surface temperature
60.17° N, 24.94° EElevation 26 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goHelsinki · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20February
Best timeJun–Aug
February: high / low-1° / -7°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Helsinki averages daytime highs of -1° and night-time lows of -7° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 33 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 57%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 3.3°. The sea averages 1°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 20/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Helsinki. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:01 and sets at 17:10 local time, giving 9 h 09 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 144 minutes over the month.

Why 20/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%19%
Clear skies · 25%55%

Beach score this month: 13/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Helsinki this month

Vantaa
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Vantaa

Uusimaa · 15 km NE
-2°Feb high
11wet days
21score
Vantaa
Espoo
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Espoo

Uusimaa · 16 km W
-2°Feb high
11wet days
21score
Espoo
Kauniainen
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Kauniainen

Uusimaa · 12 km W
-2°Feb high
11wet days
20score
Kauniainen
Tapulikaupunki
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Tapulikaupunki

Uusimaa · 13 km N
-2°Feb high
11wet days
21score
Tapulikaupunki
ivTop of the table

Finland's best in February

Where to go in February
Malax
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Malax

Ostrobothnia
-2°Feb high
9wet days
28score
Malax
Jakobstad
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2

Jakobstad

Ostrobothnia
-3°Feb high
10wet days
26score
Jakobstad
Vaasa
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3

Vaasa

Ostrobothnia
-2°Feb high
10wet days
25score
Vaasa
Seinäjoki
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4

Seinäjoki

South Ostrobothnia
-3°Feb high
10wet days
24score
Seinäjoki
·Questions

Helsinki in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Helsinki?

February scores 20/100 for Helsinki, which we rate as poor. Average highs are -1°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Helsinki in February?

Daytime highs average -1°C and night-time lows -7°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in February?

Helsinki receives about 33 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Helsinki in February?

The sea averages 1°C in February, cold for most swimmers.