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Helsinki in July
Helsinki's warmest month brings highs averaging 67°F (19°C), lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 86/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (19°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 60°F (16°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (59 mm) for the month.
Long days help: there are roughly 17 h 47 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Helsinki's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Comfort improves from 77/100 in June to 86/100.
- Our Rovaniemi, Saariselkä & Helsinki route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 60°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Helsinki in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Uspenski Cathedral
Red-brick Orthodox cathedral on a rocky hill above the harbour, with gilded onion domes.
Aleksanterinkatu Christmas Street
Helsinki's main shopping street, hung with Christmas lights every year since 1949.
Why now July scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Stockmann
Finland's largest department store, whose animated Christmas window display is unveiled each November.
Old Market Hall
Brick market hall from 1889 on the South Harbour, with stalls for salmon soup, smoked fish and Finnish pastries.
Café Ekberg
Helsinki's oldest bakery café, opened in 1852, on Bulevardi.
Nearby in July
- Tallinn in July~51 mi · highs 70°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Riga in July~225 mi · highs 72°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Stockholm in July~246 mi · highs 73°F, 2.8 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Helsinki in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Helsinki?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
How hot is Helsinki in July?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Helsinki in July?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.1 in (713 mm).
What should I pack for Helsinki in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 60°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Helsinki in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.