Helsinki weather in February
Helsinki in February averages -4°C (25°F), 38 mm of rain and 2.4 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Helsinki, February is the coldest, the third driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- -4°C (25°F)
-7–-1°C · 20–29°F
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.4 h
hours per day
What is Helsinki like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Helsinki in February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -7°C (20°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Helsinki is 0.9°C cooler than January and 16 mm drier than it, which averages -3°C (26°F).
February in Helsinki is 3.3°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages -1°C (31°F).
Daylight in Helsinki in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 9 minutes in Helsinki, rising about 08:00 and setting about 17:09 local time.
February ends 2 hours 24 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 9 hours 44 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Helsinki
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Helsinki
What to read before you book.
Helsinki weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 26°F | 54 mm |
| February | -4°C / 25°F | 38 mm |
| March | -1°C / 31°F | 35 mm |
| April | 5°C / 40°F | 32 mm |
| May | 10°C / 51°F | 41 mm |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 56 mm |
| July | 18°C / 65°F | 58 mm |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 84 mm |
| September | 12°C / 54°F | 55 mm |
| October | 7°C / 44°F | 75 mm |
| November | 2°C / 36°F | 70 mm |
| December | -1°C / 30°F | 59 mm |
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FAQs about Helsinki in February
February climate averages for Helsinki, 1991–2020.
Helsinki averages -4°C (25°F) in February, ranging from about -7°C (20°F) at night to -1°C (29°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 38 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages -4°C (25°F) against -1°C (31°F) in March — 3.3°C cooler.
February is 0.9°C cooler than January, and 16 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.4 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 9 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 18 hours 53 minutes in June and 5 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 08:00 and sunset about 17:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 24 minutes longer than it starts.
