Helsinki in March

Slush and wind; days lengthen fast.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatBright and fresh; ferries and terraces start.
• JuneGreatVery long evenings; Midsummer weekend empties the city.
• JulyGreatWarmest month; some restaurants shut for summer break.
• AugustGreatWarm, first dark evenings, busy sea.

• HelsinkiHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 11 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 11 days
• South coast, Finland · Helsinki, Turku, Porvoo, Ålandcool

  Around −5 °C (23 °F) in January, 20–23 °C (68–73 °F) in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.Around 23 °F (−5 °C) in January, 68–73 °F (20–23 °C) in July; 19 h of daylight at midsummer, 6 h in late December. The sea often freezes near shore in cold winters.

Crowds · Finland overall

Medium

Prices · Finland overall

High

Finland overall: Bright snow, auroras until late March, ski touring; Easter falls in late March 2027.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Helsinki, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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