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Helsinki in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Helsinki in November is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 4 °C, and the sea is about 7 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
15/100 · #11
Warmth
#8
Dryness
#12
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#6
Published best categories: none
Helsinki · NovemberPhoto: Matti Mattila · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 4 °C
- Average low
- 2 °C
- Sea
- 7 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 16 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 0 h/day
- Humidity
- 90 %
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 9 | 6 | 14 | 82 | 1.3 | 86 | 4.3 | 10 | 21 |
| November (selected) | 4 | 2 | 16 | 76 | 0.4 | 90 | 4.6 | 7 | 15 |
| December | 1 | -2 | 15 | 66 | 0.2 | 92 | 4.6 | 4 | 15 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (15/100)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +6 | +4.6 °C | +4.3 °C | -1.3 | +6.8 mm | +0.9 h | -3.2 % | -0.3 m/s | +3.3 °C |
| December | ±0 | -3.3 °C | -3.8 °C | -0.7 | -9.8 mm | -0.2 h | +2.2 % | ±0 m/s | -2.8 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Helsinki in November?
The average daily high is around 4 °C, with an average daily low of about 2 °C.
Can you swim in Helsinki in November?
The sea is about 7 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in November?
The curated estimate is about 16 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 76 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. November is not among them.