Best time to swim in Helsinki in Finland Sea temperature by month

Do you want to swim in the sea in Helsinki in Finland? But when is the best time to go to be sure to have pleasant water for swimming in Helsinki and be able to swim without catching cold? This month, or a different one? The answer is on this page, with the sea water temperature by month in Helsinki, based on the average temperatures recorded in previous years.

Best time to swim in Helsinki: the water temperature by month

Do you feel like swimming in Helsinki in Finland? Discover the average sea temperature for each month of the year (based on previous years' data) and our opinion on swimming in the table below. For more information on the sea temperature of a specific month, click on the month's name in the table.

Month Sea temperature
January 34°F (min: 29°F/max: 39°F)
February 33°F (min: 31°F/max: 35°F)
March 33°F (min: 31°F/max: 34°F)
April 36°F (min: 31°F/max: 40°F)
May 44°F (min: 35°F/max: 54°F)
June 56°F (min: 48°F/max: 64°F)
July 65°F (min: 59°F/max: 72°F)
August 66°F (min: 62°F/max: 70°F)
September 60°F (min: 53°F/max: 67°F)
October 51°F (min: 44°F/max: 59°F)
November 45°F (min: 37°F/max: 52°F)
December 39°F (min: 32°F/max: 47°F)

Water temperature variation in Helsinki throughout the year

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