If you plan to visit Helsinki in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -3°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 33 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
February is usually the coldest month of the year in Helsinki;
Average weather
☀️
-3°C
Avg. max. temperature
-29°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
10 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Helsinki has OK weather in February.
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Is Helsinki warm or cold in February?
Helsinki is typically cold in February.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from -2°C to -3°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -7°C to -7°C.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
February is the coldest month in Helsinki, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Helsinki in February
Helsinki weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
-2°C
-3°C
+1°C
Min. temperature
-33°C
-29°C
-19°C
Max. temperature
+9°C
+8°C
+13°C
Rainfall
12 mm
10 mm
9 mm
Wind
4 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
86%
84%
79%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
8
Cloudy days
21
19
18
Rainy days
1
1
1
Snowy days
6
4
4
February often has better weather than January.It’s getting colder in February. From -2°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -3°C.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 12 mm to 10 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to January, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 3 to 4.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Helsinki in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Helsinki is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 59 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Helsinki wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 90 mm, with a 36% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Helsinki.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Helsinki?
This is the weather in Helsinki in February 2023:
1 February
🌨️
-7°C
2 February
🌨️
-7°C
3 February
🌨️
-7°C
4 February
🌨️
-2°C
5 February
🌨️
0°C
6 February
🌨️
+1°C
7 February
☁️
+1°C
8 February
☁️
0°C
9 February
🌧️
+2°C
10 February
☀️
+2°C
11 February
☀️
0°C
12 February
☀️
+2°C
13 February
🌨️
+2°C
14 February
🌧️
+2°C
15 February
🌧️
+2°C
16 February
☁️
+2°C
17 February
🌨️
+2°C
18 February
☁️
0°C
19 February
🌨️
+1°C
20 February
☁️
0°C
21 February
☁️
0°C
22 February
🌨️
0°C
23 February
☀️
-1°C
24 February
🌧️
+3°C
25 February
🌧️
+2°C
26 February
☀️
+1°C
27 February
☀️
+3°C
28 February
☀️
+4°C
In February 2023 Helsinki had 7 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was 0°C, with an absolute maximum of +4°C and a minimum of -7°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 73%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 15 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Helsinki climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Helsinki in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (-10°C) and the highest in 2020 (+4°C). The driest year was 1981 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Helsinki in February:
Is February a good time to visit Helsinki?
It’s always a good time to visit Helsinki, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Helsinki in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Helsinki rainy in February?
Helsinki is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Helsinki in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Helsinki in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Helsinki, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.