Helsinki weather in September

September in Helsinki: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Helsinki · #356 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Helsinki climate normals — September

Daytime high15°C / 58°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low10°C / 50°F
Feels like (high)12°C / 54°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point10°C / 49°F
Sunshine7.8 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 good

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

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Helsinki in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Helsinki?
September in Helsinki: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Helsinki on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Helsinki in September?
In September, Helsinki averages a daily high of 14.7°C and a low of 10.1°C, with about 59 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Helsinki in September?
Helsinki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in September.

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