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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

58.4

°F

September 14, 01:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

19:46

Day Length:

13 h. 2 min.

Helsinki in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

34.8°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki today

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 58.4°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 1.2°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 fall a bit.

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 62.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.1°F on 2021.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Helsinki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 31 60.5°F 59.1°F 61.4°F
Sep 1 60.0°F 57.9°F 61.1°F
Sep 2 60.0°F 57.7°F 61.0°F
Sep 3 60.8°F 58.4°F 61.1°F
Sep 4 60.8°F 59.2°F 60.7°F
Sep 5 60.4°F 59.9°F 60.8°F
Sep 6 60.0°F 59.5°F 60.8°F
Sep 7 59.7°F 61.4°F 60.7°F
Sep 8 59.8°F 61.4°F 60.6°F
Sep 9 59.4°F 61.8°F 60.4°F
Sep 10 59.1°F 62.2°F 60.5°F
Sep 11 58.8°F 63.3°F 60.5°F
Sep 12 59.1°F 62.3°F 60.4°F
Sep 13 58.6°F 61.8°F 59.9°F
Sep 14 58.4°F 62.6°F 59.7°F
Sep 15 58.0°F 62.0°F 59.3°F
Sep 16 57.4°F 61.5°F 58.7°F
Sep 17 57.2°F 61.6°F 58.5°F
Sep 18 57.2°F 61.7°F 58.5°F
Sep 19 57.1°F 61.5°F 58.3°F
Sep 20 56.4°F 60.9°F 57.6°F
Sep 21 56.3°F 60.3°F 57.5°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, 38.5°F in Spring, 60.5°F in Summer, and 51.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Porvoo 58.3°F 29mi
Maardu 60.6°F 49mi
Tallinn 60.8°F 51mi
Loo 60.6°F 51mi
Paldiski 62.1°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki