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February climate

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February in Helsinki

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Average daytime highs are in the upper 20s, with freezing nights in the upper teens. Snow or mixed precipitation is possible. Sunshine averages just two and a half hours a day, although the later part of February tends to be sunnier.

Not an ideal month

Mid to late

Daytime high

28°F

Lows around 19°F

Precipitation

10 days/mo

Sun

2.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

28°Ftypical February high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

35%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

2.6 hFebruary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryFebruary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In February, afternoons feel about 17° and nights feel near 12°.

FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

19%February Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in February.

9 mphFebruary Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical February day

February late afternoons are around 26°F, easing to about 24°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning23°F

Rain18%

Cloud83%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday26°F

Rain18%

Cloud81%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Late afternoon26°F

Rain18%

Cloud79%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Early evening24°F

Rain18%

Cloud79%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

2.0

1.3

Feb

1.7

2.6

Mar

1.4

4.2

Apr

1.5

6.0

May

1.8

8.9

Jun

2.9

9.9

Jul

3.3

8.9

Aug

3.1

7.2

Sep

2.3

4.5

Oct

2.4

2.9

Nov

2.3

1.2

Dec

2.3

0.9

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	28	20	2.0	12	1.3	90
Feb	28	19	1.7	10	2.6	88
Mar	35	23	1.4	8	4.2	81
Apr	47	33	1.5	8	6.0	73
May	58	42	1.8	9	8.9	68
Jun	66	51	2.9	11	9.9	70
Jul	71	57	3.3	13	8.9	75
Aug	69	55	3.1	13	7.2	79
Sep	60	47	2.3	10	4.5	84
Oct	48	39	2.4	12	2.9	87
Nov	39	33	2.3	12	1.2	91
Dec	33	26	2.3	12	0.9	90