City break

Helsinki weather in June

Temperature, sea and sunshine in June: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

83

Holiday weather in June

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – August

Air temperature18°CNight 11°
Sea temperature12.0°Ccold
Sunshine9hrs / dayof 18.9 h daylight
Rainy days12days / month73 mm

What is the weather like in Helsinki in June?

In June, Helsinki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Helsinki.

June compared

How the weather changes from May to July. Tap a month to open it.

MayMayJuneJunJulyJul
Score658381
Day13°18°21°
Night6°11°15°
Sea6°12°17°
Sun10 h9 h10 h
Rain days91213

More details for June

Daylight
18 h 52 min03:54 – 22:46
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
58 %on average
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC+3Europe/Helsinki

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in June

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Helsinki in June: quick answers

Is Helsinki hot in June?

No. In June, Helsinki is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C and nights drop to about 11 °C.

Can you swim in Helsinki in June?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in June the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

Does it rain much in Helsinki in June?

Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total.

Helsinki month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)