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Helsinki in February: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Helsinki in February is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -2 °C, and the sea is about 1 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
23/100 · #8
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#6
Sun
#9
Sea warmth
#11
Published best categories: none
Helsinki · FebruaryPhoto: Matti Mattila · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -2 °C
- Average low
- -6 °C
- Sea
- 1 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 11 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 94 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1 | -4 | 14 | 60 | 0.3 | 93 | 4.4 | 2 | 16 |
| February (selected) | -2 | -6 | 11 | 46 | 1.0 | 94 | 3.9 | 1 | 23 |
| March | 0 | -3 | 10 | 45 | 2.7 | 90 | 3.5 | 1 | 27 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: February (23/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7 | +1.2 °C | +1.3 °C | +3 | +14.5 mm | -0.7 h | -0.6 % | +0.5 m/s | +1.3 °C |
| March | +4 | +2.8 °C | +2.5 °C | -0.7 | -0.4 mm | +1.7 h | -3.4 % | -0.4 m/s | ±0 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Helsinki in February?
The average daily high is around -2 °C, with an average daily low of about -6 °C.
Can you swim in Helsinki in February?
The sea is about 1 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in February?
The curated estimate is about 11 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 46 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Helsinki?
By the climate score, July are the strongest months for Helsinki. February is not among them.