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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

56.5

°F

August 22, 21:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

20:55

Day Length:

15 h. 5 min.

Helsinki in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

34.6°F

Maximum:

37.8°F

Sea water temperature in Helsinki today

As of now, in Helsinki, the water temperature is 56.5°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 7.1°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 59.8°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Helsinki

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 8 71.8°F 68.0°F 63.8°F
Aug 9 71.3°F 69.1°F 63.3°F
Aug 10 71.1°F 68.8°F 63.1°F
Aug 11 70.8°F 68.5°F 62.7°F
Aug 12 65.0°F 68.3°F 62.5°F
Aug 13 63.9°F 68.5°F 62.7°F
Aug 14 62.6°F 68.6°F 62.9°F
Aug 15 63.4°F 68.4°F 62.6°F
Aug 16 63.5°F 66.6°F 63.2°F
Aug 17 62.0°F 66.2°F 63.3°F
Aug 18 60.5°F 65.9°F 63.4°F
Aug 19 61.3°F 65.8°F 63.7°F
Aug 20 59.6°F 64.9°F 63.2°F
Aug 21 57.7°F 65.1°F 63.0°F
Aug 22 56.5°F 65.5°F 63.6°F
Aug 23 56.4°F 65.1°F 63.4°F
Aug 24 56.4°F 64.0°F 63.5°F
Aug 25 56.0°F 62.9°F 63.1°F
Aug 26 55.9°F 62.4°F 63.0°F
Aug 27 55.7°F 62.0°F 62.8°F
Aug 28 55.4°F 61.4°F 62.5°F
Aug 29 55.2°F 61.2°F 62.3°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, 60.3°F in Summer, and 51.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Porvoo 62.5°F 29mi
Maardu 64.6°F 49mi
Tallinn 65.5°F 51mi
Loo 64.7°F 51mi
Paldiski 64.2°F 64mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Helsinki