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Water temperature in Helsinki

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Helsinki. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Helsinki now

53.0

°F

October 5, 17:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.9°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

18:42

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Helsinki in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

34.7°F

Maximum:

37.6°F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki today

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 53.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 57.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 50.3°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Helsinki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 21 60.3°F 62.4°F 57.6°F
Sep 22 61.6°F 61.9°F 57.5°F
Sep 23 59.8°F 61.3°F 56.9°F
Sep 24 56.1°F 61.0°F 56.5°F
Sep 25 54.0°F 60.9°F 56.4°F
Sep 26 54.4°F 61.0°F 56.2°F
Sep 27 54.3°F 61.1°F 56.0°F
Sep 28 55.3°F 60.9°F 56.1°F
Sep 29 55.5°F 60.2°F 55.8°F
Sep 30 55.2°F 59.8°F 55.5°F
Oct 1 54.9°F 58.2°F 55.3°F
Oct 2 54.1°F 56.8°F 54.3°F
Oct 3 54.1°F 56.7°F 54.1°F
Oct 4 53.0°F 56.6°F 53.6°F
Oct 5 53.0°F 56.0°F 53.3°F
Oct 6 52.9°F 56.1°F 53.2°F
Oct 7 52.4°F 55.5°F 52.6°F
Oct 8 52.0°F 55.0°F 52.3°F
Oct 9 51.5°F 54.4°F 51.8°F
Oct 10 51.4°F 53.9°F 51.6°F
Oct 11 51.0°F 53.2°F 51.3°F
Oct 12 51.0°F 54.6°F 51.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Helsinki by month

In an average year, Helsinki offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Helsinki was recorded on July 17, 2021, reaching a 75.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 8, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.2°F in Winter, 38.4°F in Spring, 60.2°F in Summer, and 51.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Porvoo 48.8°F 29mi
Maardu 56.0°F 49mi
Tallinn 56.3°F 51mi
Loo 56.1°F 51mi
Paldiski 56.8°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki