Helsinki weather in October

October in Helsinki: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Helsinki · #509 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 62/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Helsinki climate normals — October

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low6°C / 42°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall74 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days16 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point4°C / 40°F
Sunshine4.4 h/day
Daylight10.1 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall0.6 cm / 0.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Helsinki in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Helsinki?
October in Helsinki: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Helsinki on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
What is the weather like in Helsinki in October?
In October, Helsinki averages a daily high of 9.1°C and a low of 5.5°C, with about 74 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Helsinki in October?
Helsinki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in October.

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