There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Helsinki rather than November, with an average high temperature of +39°F, and only 2 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Helsinki has uncomfortable weather in November.
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Average temperature in Helsinki in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Helsinki for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in November is +36°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +48°F during the day and a minimum of +10°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +37°F to +27°F.
Is Helsinki warm or cold in November?
Helsinki is typically chill in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +48°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Helsinki:
Water temperature in Helsinki in November
Water in Helsinki in November is Cold. It varies from +31°F to +48°F, with an average of +39°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +39°F.
In November, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Helsinki are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +55°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Helsinki in November?
We would not recommend swimming in Helsinki in November, the water is very cold (+39°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
🏄♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Helsinki in November
Helsinki weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
+48°F
+39°F
+32°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+1°F
-11°F
Max. temperature
+64°F
+55°F
+50°F
Rainfall
83 mm
55 mm
27 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+44°F
+39°F
+35°F
Humidity
84%
87%
87%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
4
2
2
Cloudy days
8
8
9
Rainy days
17
12
5
Snowy days
2
8
15
November typically has worse weather conditions compared to October.It’s getting colder in November. From +48°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F.As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 83 mm to 55 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 87%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in October to 2 in November.
December brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Helsinki in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Helsinki is gradually increasing during November, going from 6 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 37%, leading to total precipitation of around 80 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.November is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Helsinki wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during November in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 43%, for a monthly total of around 123 mm.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last November in Helsinki?
This is the weather in Helsinki in November 2023:
1 November
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+38°F
2 November
☁️
+37°F
3 November
☁️
+46°F
4 November
🌧️
+48°F
5 November
☁️
+47°F
6 November
🌧️
+47°F
7 November
☁️
+46°F
8 November
☁️
+42°F
9 November
🌧️
+41°F
10 November
🌧️
+45°F
11 November
🌧️
+46°F
12 November
🌧️
+43°F
13 November
🌨️
+36°F
14 November
🌨️
+33°F
15 November
☁️
+33°F
16 November
☁️
+28°F
17 November
☁️
+26°F
18 November
🌨️
+31°F
19 November
🌨️
+34°F
20 November
🌨️
+34°F
21 November
☁️
+28°F
22 November
🌨️
+34°F
23 November
🌧️
+36°F
24 November
🌨️
+33°F
25 November
🌨️
+19°F
26 November
🌨️
+19°F
27 November
🌨️
+17°F
28 November
🌨️
+30°F
29 November
🌨️
+30°F
30 November
🌨️
+26°F
In November 2023 Helsinki had 0 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +36°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +18°F. The average humidity was 91%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Helsinki climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Helsinki in November has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+41°F) and the highest in 2020 (+52°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 248 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1153 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Helsinki in November:
Is November a good time to visit Helsinki?
There is never a bad time to go to Helsinki, but the weather isn’t the best in November, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Helsinki and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Helsinki in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Helsinki in November?
Swimming in Helsinki in November is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Helsinki rainy in November?
Helsinki is often rainy in November. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Helsinki in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Helsinki in November, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Finland
Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Helsinki, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
