Helsinki Weather in December
Finland · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high2°C (35°F)
Avg low-1°C (30°F)
Rainfall69 mm (2.7 in)
RatingPoor 0.8/10
In December, Helsinki has average highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F). December is winter in Finland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain spread over 16 days. You get roughly 5.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Helsinki?
December is not the best time to visit Helsinki (0.8/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 2°C (35°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -1°C (30°F) |
| Daily mean | 0°C (32°F) |
| Rainfall | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 91% |
| Cloud cover | 84% |
| Daylight | 5.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1 hours/day |
| Wind | 17.1 km/h |
| vs November | 3°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Helsinki in December
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Helsinki weather in other months
Jan-1°C / -4°C61 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -5°C47 mmPoorMar1°C / -3°C45 mmPoorApr5°C / 1°C43 mmFairMay11°C / 7°C49 mmGoodJun16°C / 12°C56 mmExcellentJul20°C / 16°C56 mmExcellentAug19°C / 16°C79 mmExcellentSep15°C / 12°C63 mmGoodOct9°C / 7°C84 mmPoorNov5°C / 3°C74 mmPoorDec2°C / -1°C69 mmPoor
← NovemberBest time to visit HelsinkiJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria20°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife20°C · 33 mm · Excellent
- Seville17°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Funchal18°C · 49 mm · Excellent
- Valencia16°C · 28 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca18°C · 70 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Tallinn1°C · 59 mm
- Mariehamn3°C · 60 mm
- Saint Petersburg-4°C · 59 mm
- Riga0°C · 63 mm
- Stockholm1°C · 54 mm
- Vilnius-1°C · 58 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.