Helsinki weather in February
February in Helsinki: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Helsinki · #561 of 604 destinations to visit in February · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Helsinki climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 0°C / 32°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 29 cm / 11.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Helsinki in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Helsinki?
- February in Helsinki: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — not the best time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Helsinki on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Helsinki in February?
- In February, Helsinki averages a daily high of -0.2°C and a low of -4.3°C, with about 60.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Helsinki in February?
- Helsinki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in February.
- Does it snow in Helsinki in February?
- Helsinki sees roughly 29 cm of snowfall in February.