Helsinki Weather in April

What's the weather like in Helsinki (Province of Western Finland) in April 2024?

The climate in Helsinki during April can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

April is in the spring in Helsinki and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

Helsinki weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.7°C 42.3°F
Nightly temperature -0.5°C 31.1°F
Average temperature 2.6°C 36.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 33 mm 1.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 2.5°C 36.5°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Helsinki with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Helsinki

Helsinki average temperature in April

April rainfall

Helsinki average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Helsinki average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Helsinki in April 2024.

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Helsinki weather stats

Helsinki weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.5°C 67.1°F
Driest month: February 25mm 1ins
Sunniest month: June 10.7hrs
Coldest month: February -2.7°C 27.1°F
Wettest month: August 75mm 3ins
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