Helsinki Weather in October
Finland · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high9°C (49°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall84 mm (3.3 in)
RatingPoor 3.9/10
In October, Helsinki has average highs of 9°C (49°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F). October is autumn (fall) in Finland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 9.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit Helsinki?
October is not the best time to visit Helsinki (3.9/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in July.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 9°C (49°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 8°C (46°F) |
| Rainfall | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Cloud cover | 76% |
| Daylight | 9.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.5 km/h |
| vs September | 6°C cooler than September, with 21 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Helsinki in October
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
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
← SeptemberBest time to visit HelsinkiNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Valencia25°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Athens23°C · 55 mm · Excellent
- Malaga22°C · 54 mm · Excellent
- Thessaloniki22°C · 50 mm · Excellent
- Granada23°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Limassol26°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Tallinn9°C · 74 mm
- Mariehamn10°C · 73 mm
- Saint Petersburg8°C · 75 mm
- Riga10°C · 75 mm
- Stockholm10°C · 65 mm
- Vilnius11°C · 63 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.