Helsinki weather in November
Helsinki in November averages 2°C (36°F), 70 mm of rain and 1.1 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Helsinki, November is the fifth coldest and the third wettest.
- Average temp
- 2°C (36°F)
0–4°C · 33–40°F
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 1.1 h
hours per day
What is Helsinki like in November?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Helsinki in November?
A light rain jacket
About 70 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 0°C (33°F).
November compared with October and December
November in Helsinki is 4.4°C cooler than October and about as wet as it, which averages 7°C (44°F).
November in Helsinki is 3.4°C warmer than December and 11 mm wetter than it, which averages -1°C (30°F).
Daylight in Helsinki in November
On 15 November the sun is up for 7 hours 29 minutes in Helsinki, rising about 08:20 and setting about 15:48 local time.
November ends 2 hours 11 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 11 hours 24 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Helsinki
Dates are a starting point for November.
Travel guides for Helsinki
What to read before you book.
Helsinki weather by month
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How November compares with the rest of the year
November 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 November
November climate averages for Helsinki, 1991–2020.
Helsinki averages 2°C (36°F) in November, ranging from about 0°C (33°F) at night to 4°C (40°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 70 mm falls across November, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. November averages 2°C (36°F) against -1°C (30°F) in December — 3.4°C warmer.
November is 4.4°C cooler than October, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; November sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 1.1 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 November is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 7 hours 29 minutes of daylight in mid-November, against 18 hours 53 minutes in June and 5 hours 52 minutes in December.
On 15 November, sunrise is about 08:20 and sunset about 15:48 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 11 minutes shorter than it starts.
