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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

32.3

°F

March 7, 08:42

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.4°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

10 h. 58 min.

Helsinki in March

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

36.3°F

Maximum:

38.2°F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki today

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 32.3°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 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Helsinki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 21 32.0°F 32.3°F 32.6°F
Feb 22 32.0°F 32.2°F 32.8°F
Feb 23 32.0°F 32.0°F 32.6°F
Feb 24 32.0°F 32.8°F 32.6°F
Feb 25 32.0°F 32.3°F 32.7°F
Feb 26 32.0°F 33.2°F 32.8°F
Feb 27 32.0°F 33.0°F 32.6°F
Feb 28 32.0°F 32.8°F 32.4°F
Mar 1 32.0°F 32.5°F 32.5°F
Mar 2 32.0°F 32.4°F 32.6°F
Mar 3 32.0°F 32.3°F 32.6°F
Mar 4 32.0°F 32.7°F 32.6°F
Mar 5 32.9°F 32.9°F 32.7°F
Mar 6 32.0°F 32.8°F 32.6°F
Mar 7 32.3°F 33.5°F 32.8°F
Mar 8 32.4°F 34.8°F 32.9°F
Mar 9 32.4°F 35.2°F 32.9°F
Mar 10 32.4°F 35.0°F 32.9°F
Mar 11 32.3°F 34.7°F 32.8°F
Mar 12 32.2°F 34.4°F 32.8°F
Mar 13 32.3°F 34.1°F 32.9°F
Mar 14 32.2°F 33.7°F 32.8°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, 60.6°F in Summer, and 51.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Porvoo 31.9°F 29mi
Maardu 33.5°F 49mi
Tallinn 33.0°F 51mi
Loo 33.5°F 51mi
Paldiski 33.3°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki