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Helsinki in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Helsinki in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Helsinki in November 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
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 flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+55°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Helsinki has uncomfortable weather in November.

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 expected average maximum temperature in November is +39°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +23°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 44% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +34°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 +41°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:

Climate in Helsinki in November

Helsinki weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
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
80 mm55 mm27 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
83%86%87%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
522
Cloudy days
171820
Rainy days
973
Snowy days
036

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 80 mm to 55 mm. Humidity rises from 83% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in October to 2 in November.

December brings much the same weather, it remains bad.

Wind

Wind speed in Helsinki in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 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 decreasing during November, going from 2 m/s to 1 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
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in November, with total rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. November is a pretty wet month with over 13 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 29% chance of precipitation and 80 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 9 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Helsinki based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in November is about 27 mm, with a 23% chance of snow on a typical day.

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
☁️
+49°F
2 November
🌧️
+44°F
3 November
🌧️
+44°F
4 November
☁️
+44°F
5 November
☁️
+39°F
6 November
🌧️
+48°F
7 November
🌧️
+49°F
8 November
☁️
+48°F
9 November
🌧️
+51°F
10 November
☁️
+50°F
11 November
☁️
+52°F
12 November
☀️
+56°F
13 November
☀️
+47°F
14 November
☀️
+44°F
15 November
🌧️
+44°F
16 November
☁️
+33°F
17 November
☁️
+34°F
18 November
☁️
+33°F
19 November
🌨️
+30°F
20 November
🌨️
+30°F
21 November
🌨️
+30°F
22 November
☁️
+30°F
23 November
☁️
+29°F
24 November
🌨️
+31°F
25 November
🌨️
+32°F
26 November
🌨️
+30°F
27 November
☁️
+31°F
28 November
☁️
+33°F
29 November
☁️
+34°F
30 November
🌨️
+33°F
In November 2023 Helsinki had 3 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 61%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 1993 (+34°F) and the highest in 2020 (+46°F). The driest year was 1993 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 178 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.

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.

Monthly weather in Helsinki

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.